July mamas, check in!

[mhaddon]

Alright, I know some of the lucky ones :giggle: are now holding their LO's and on their babymoon... where is everyone else and how are you doing? I know a few of you haven't posted in a few days and it always makes me wonder...

Well I'm still doing good minus the whole PUPPS thing :( (it wasn't poison ivy and it is over my whole body) Just hanging out and pretty much waiting to see what happens. I have a chiro appt this morning, but am not sure If I'm going to reschedual b/c it is DH's birthday and he is rained out from work...

[betty_joanne]

Still waiting. Pretty crampy this morning but no real contractions. My next appointment is tommarow so we will see if i am dialated more than 2 and if i have efaced more. Crossing fingers.
Other than that going today for one more big grocery shopping day and then i should be set.

[kello]

Headed to the ob this morning. Was 1-2cm last week and have had some strong BH contrax but other than that still waiting. :) My SIL came over yesterday and took me to the store and bought plastic containers for the baby's clothes then helped me organize the clothes and the closet! It was great! I am a little scared this time because I still remember what it was like after L&D with my ds. I had TERRIBLE afterpains so I am not looking forward to that!

[CarolinaMama]

I have a DR. appointment tomorrow but as of last week nothing is going on down there, closed up tight and she was sitting about an inch above my cervix. I felt her drop on Friday and I have ben have BH like crazy. Don't you all wish labor could just be a series of BH contractions, I can SO handle those:)
I am hoping things are starting but, I am really still 12 days away from my EED and this is my first so I am trying to plan on going over so I am not too disappointed.

[mhaddon]

Headed to the ob this morning. Was 1-2cm last week and have had some strong BH contrax but other than that still waiting. :) My SIL came over yesterday and took me to the store and bought plastic containers for the baby's clothes then helped me organize the clothes and the closet! It was great! I am a little scared this time because I still remember what it was like after L&D with my ds. I had TERRIBLE afterpains so I am not looking forward to that!

Oh, you are naming her Ava? That was my pick, it seems DH has won w/ Bailey. Now we are still working on a middle name :giggle:

[keegans_mommy]

I still have 3 weeks to go and it's going way too slowly! I'm so jealous of those who have already gone but happy for them too :) This baby won't go head down but is all over the place still so it makes me nervous!

[Bridget Riedell]

Well, I'm still here as well. BH come and go. Lots of thick mucus:blush:
Other than that, nothing big that I can tell. I have my appt. tomorrow, so we'll see if I've progressed at all. Last week I was a definite 2 cm and 70% effaced; so I'm anxious to hear if I've changed. I'm in my 38th week; can't believe it's getting close:) :) I think I've gotten just about everything done on my list (although, it seems there is always something more). My eldest daughter has a bday party this Saturday and sleepover for herself; so she's hoping mom holds out until then. Ya know...priorities!:giggle2:

[Bridget Riedell]

Headed to the ob this morning. Was 1-2cm last week and have had some strong BH contrax but other than that still waiting. :) My SIL came over yesterday and took me to the store and bought plastic containers for the baby's clothes then helped me organize the clothes and the closet! It was great! I am a little scared this time because I still remember what it was like after L&D with my ds. I had TERRIBLE afterpains so I am not looking forward to that!


Afterpains?!? I remember those; they suck!!! I am not joking when I say that those were the most painful part of my last birth experience!:cry:

[missemily]

I'm still waiting it out with about 2 weeks left. I feel fine except for my back hurts if I am not on a chair with a back. I had to move my sewing location!! I had all the diapers organized but then i decided to move them to the changing table and move the clothes into the diaper area. I have alot of pelvic pressure as i call it and i had to keep stopping to sit down at the mall. It's getting to the fun part and I must admit that even up to this point this pregnancy (after the 1st month) has been a dream!!

[FinnegansMom]

39 weeks, I feel like I've been pregnant forever. It's so hot here today, I'm in the middle of cleaning the bathrooms and it's like doing aerobics I'm so out of breath. I have a midwife appt on thursday, I had her check my cervix last time - almost 2 weeks ago - and wasn't even a fingertip dilated. I don't think I'll bother this week. Doesn't matter really.

I'm still having tons of BH contrax but nothing else.

[mhaddon]

Jeez everyone knows how effaced and dialted they are and I can't find my cervix :( Oh well if I wasn't then I'd be upset anyways. Today is DH's birthday and tommorow is my Granny's birthday so she has been getting the "pretty please come out speech"
Lots of loose BM's and I feel all pukey today and some contractions but I bet they don't go anywhere.

Ok so where is Amberlina? I know she had her last appt. I know this is her first and wonder if she maybe had her baby...

[adrocksmommy]

Nothing much happening here. I feel a little crampy but that really is all. I have no idea if I am dilated/effaced. I really am too clueless to check myself and my MW don't do internals.

Just patiently waiting...I want to go this week though.

[vintagegyrl]

39 weeks, I feel like I've been pregnant forever. It's so hot here today, I'm in the middle of cleaning the bathrooms and it's like doing aerobics I'm so out of breath. I have a midwife appt on thursday, I had her check my cervix last time - almost 2 weeks ago - and wasn't even a fingertip dilated. I don't think I'll bother this week. Doesn't matter really.

I'm still having tons of BH contrax but nothing else.

Totally kwym. Baby is definitely down but dont know about any dialation, etc. nothing as of LW - seems pointless to check - KWIM? She keeps moving lower and it;s a little scary at night. Feels like I have small boulders inside my pelvic area. youch! :blush:
I have a Dr. appt Thursday and u/s so we get to see how big DD is! V. exciting - at least something! :goodvibes:

[joslin]

I am 18 days out and yesterday I fell. I tripped going up the stairs and landed with the top step edge smashing right into my belly, my full weight. I freaked but the baby was moving and my water was intact and I wasn't bleeding so I paged my MW and waited what felt like forever for her to call back.

Of course DH had my car since his didn't start that morning, I had to wait in the 90 degree heat for a bus (none of my neighbors were home) to the parking lot to get my car to go the hospital for monitoring. I just kept reassuring myself that the baby was cushioned well and kept poking him to keep him moving do I didn't freak out.

Got to the hospital in record time considering there was a bus involved, only to be kept waiting 40 minutes in ante-natal for someone to get me. I would have completely lost it but I kept feeling the baby wiggle and it reassured me.

Of course he was fine, since the whole biological system is basically designed to keep him safe even if it kills me. But I am still freaked out and reeling. And of course now I am in weird pain that feels like I pulled every muscle in my stomach, as if being this pregnant weren't uncomfortable enough. I had to go and make it worse.

ugh.

[kaylismama]

39 weeks and 4 days and getting anxious!! No real contractions since last week, lots of BH, and the cramping and lower back pain started back up last night...kept waking me up! Ive had loose stools for over 2 weeks now, but they seem to be getting more frequent and more loose! Im soo ready to be done! Diapers and clothes are all washed and put away, and DH finally set up the co-sleeper! House has been deep cleaned so Im just keeping it picked and cleaned up and keeping up on laundry! Yesterday I was totally tired all day, got a pedicure and manicure and made a quick run to the store, but really didnt get anything else done. Today I need to wipe down the bathrooms, dust the upstairs, pick up the upstairs and vacuum up there. Then tomorrow Ill focus on the downstairs! Just trying to keep myself busy and moving! I still havent packed my bag...Ill wait for contractions to start for that!

Last Wed I was a fingertip dilated and 70% effaced, baby is head down, but cant decide if hes going to be engaged or float up...My next appt is on Friday (my due date) and Im really nervous about it because I know they only want me to let me go on my own until Monday! I am sooo hoping to go into labor on my own before then!

[OneFabMama]

37 weeks today. I woke up in the most excruciating pain I've ever felt this pregnancy yet. I SWEAR I did not hurt this bad with DD, ever! I was hoping I'd stand up and my water would break. :giggle: No such luck. I am sure I still have at least another week to go. But, I hope not too much past that.

However, I REALLY am trying to truly enjoy the last days/weeks of being pregnant and just relish in my 3 year old because our lives are about to change (for the better, of course but still...)

And, the amount of pressure I am feeling on my cervix is absolutely insane!!!! And tons and tons of back/lower ab cramps and lots of painful BH!!!!

[kello]

Oh, you are naming her Ava? That was my pick, it seems DH has won w/ Bailey. Now we are still working on a middle name :giggle:

Yes, we decided on Ava. It was a long process and although I don't like very popular names, I don't personally know anyone with a child named Ava (yet) so that helps.

Update: Ob appointment went well. Still 1-2cm but 50% effaced now so progressing slowly. I have been having pretty loose bms since my appointment but could have been the greasy BK burger I had for lunch! :giggle: I am really hopeful that Ava will arrive on her due date this Saturday although I know that is not very likely. :goodvibes:

[AutumnRose]

Micah is finally here! My little firecracker came at 8:32pm on the 4th of July!!!
Weighed in at 6lbs and 15 1/2 oz!!! 19 1/2 in long. BEAUTIFUL BABY!!! I was in labor since noon the day before, my water had broke and I had to be induced, but in the long run my labor just wasnt progressing so he came by c-section. I know all mothers must feel this way, he is the prettiest baby I have ever seen! I couldnt be happier
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/images/1/da1aa2822e1a16ca87d2c8e441ba9d3b.jpg (http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/images/1/da1aa2822e1a16ca87d2c8e441ba9d3b.jpg)

[OneFabMama]

Congrats! He is a beauty!

[FinnegansMom]

Congrats on your new son! Yay!


** I just ate - no kidding - 2/3s of a whole watermelon. Seriously??!!!
Like, if I didn't want to die before, I do now. I think I have to go lay in the tub and cry.

[diane24]

Still waitin' and gestatin' over here. I'm 37 weeks today. I have a MW appointment next week. I've been having some BH and crampy feelings down low. I also think this LO is trying to cork screw into place. She was not locked and loaded at my last appointment. My "official" due date is the 29th so we'll see what happens.

[ShayneLeMaster]

Oh, you are naming her Ava? That was my pick, it seems DH has won w/ Bailey. Now we are still working on a middle name :giggle:


Bailey is a great name its Allisons middlle name

[mhaddon]

Oh he is very good looking. Although I must admitt as soon as I laid eyes on my boys they were perfect and the best looking babies ever (of course) but always throughout my entire pregnancy I worry that they will look funny :hide: And for some reason I always find girl babies to be the ones that usually look funny, so I'm really worried. So if my baby girl is funny looking please don't tell me :giggle2:

Ok I have felt nothing but pressure all day and fell like crap :thud: Not contractions, not cramps just almost non stop pressure. I got out of the truck earlier and could not walk b/c my cervix hurts so bad it brought tears to my eyes and I thought my water was going to bust right on the spot. Anyone had this bad of cervix pain that lasted for like 2 minutes straight?

[AutumnRose]

I did just before my water broke (it was a small tear so I had broke my water quite a while before Wednesday). It just felt like the pressure wouldnt leave that area, there was a slight release but hardly enough, it might have been if my water had fully broke.

[ktdid525]

I was due last Friday but still no baby. I went to the doctor yesterday for bio testing and everything looks good. My fluid level is an 8 which is low but still in the normal range for this far along. I'm still only 50% effaced, and at the most a fingertip dialated. If the baby isn't here yet I have to go to the hospital on Sunday night for a monday induction. We are definately hoping it doesn't get to that though.

[carmelita625]

I had BH all day sun thought for sure she was ready to come. Went to MW today and opted out of a cervical check. I was always so upset with my first DD when I hadn't progressed. Trying not to psych myself out this time. Besides my DD has a recital this sat, if I am dilated I would be paranoid. They will check me next week for sure so till then I am blissfully ignorant.

I can't believe we are only ten days from our due date! Yikes!

[Jillybean]

I'll be 37 weeks tomorrow, had my final appt this morning. I'll have my pre-op appt next Tues. and C/sec on Fri. 7/18. I can't wait!

[sarahrichardson]

38.5 weeks and no sign of any baby. I've been 1-2 cm for 2 weeks. I have an appt. Thurs, and hopefully we'll have change. The exhaustion with being pregnant is setting in. I am also getting impatient to see her. I keep reminding myself that I want her to come when she is ready... oh if only I can keep that up.

[mhaddon]

Ok my PUPPS is driving me beyond insane :cry: I'm so ready for DH to drive me to the hopsital and just have her so that I can stop itching. ANyone else have this? I've had it for like 2 weeks now :banghead:

[Amberjoe_1]

ugh I had pupps with DS and it was horrible!! My doc did offer to induce just to get rid of it. I declined..luckily I didn't get it with this one..but I know how you feel! I'm so sorry!!

I'll be 37 weeks friday, I have an appt with the midwife on thursday.. but she doesn't typically do too many checks. I can't tell myself, I've tried checking but I don't know what I'm doing.:headscratch: I've had a few BH but nothing significant..I'm "planning" on going late, but I have the feeling she's going to get here a little early, simply because I still have a lot to do! lol
Congrats to those who've had theirs! :thumbsup:

[kaylismama]

Ok my PUPPS is driving me beyond insane :cry: I'm so ready for DH to drive me to the hopsital and just have her so that I can stop itching. ANyone else have this? I've had it for like 2 weeks now :banghead:

Im soo sorry you have PUPPS Mama! :hugs: My SIL had it with her daughter, but she was lucky that it didnt start until she was 39 weeks and they induced her 2 days later because she just couldnt stand it! Good Luck!

[knittingk]

I'm between 37 and 38 weeks. I am so crappy. Feels like baby is pounding on bottom of my cervix to get out. Every once in a while I get a good jab in the side as well that doubles me over in pain. Maybe I'll get lucky with this one and it will come a little early..LOL.. DS was 10 days late and DD was on due date. My DR is supposed to be gone during the week I am due so I am hoping to go early...

[Merrilee]

I'm a little crampy, and have a Dr's appt tomorrow. I'm 38 weeks today. Last week I was told he's still floating high, and not to expect him early. Haven't had an internal done, and I'm not sure if I'm going to this week or not. My Dr will do them but generally doesn't see the point doing it ahead of time unless there's a problem. She told me I'm one of the easiest pregnancies she's had in a long time!

I'm ok though, I still have stuff to get ready. We moved 3 weeks ago and pretty much everything is unpacked, but not all completely organized and not very many decorations are up. I'd like to get all that done before hand. My last day of work is Saturday, and they're going to throw me a shower. I'm still missing a few things so I hope I get them from the shower, if not I still have shopping to do. Yuck.

[jennsmile]

I see my midwife today. I am a week late...and have BH all the time it seems. Hopefully in the next week or so I will have a baby to hold.

Jenn

[ezzie]

I am 18 days out and yesterday I fell. I tripped going up the stairs and landed with the top step edge smashing right into my belly, my full weight. I freaked but the baby was moving and my water was intact and I wasn't bleeding so I paged my MW and waited what felt like forever for her to call back.

Good heavens! Are you ok? that's freaky. And I can't believe they made you wait in antenatal. crazy.

I'm doing good. LO is sunnyside up so my back is killing me. :giggle2:

My last baby was severe IUGR and born prematurely because his placenta just completely pooped out on him. And we found out this week that this placenta is deteriorating too. sigh. Thankfully it's not as big a deal because I'm already 37 weeks and he's measuring 5lbs 8oz.

So we have a c-section scheduled next wed (week from today). Assuming he passes all his NST and AFI between now and then.

[mhaddon]

That is crazy, when I fell they took me right in and I was straped up while DH gave them all my info.

Hope your NST and AFI go well!

I contacted a different OB today to see if I could get in any earlier so hopefully they get back to me today... I hate waiting.

[amia83]

We have about 11 days to go. In delaware, they will not VBAC at all so I'm going in for a scheduled C-sect. on the 21st. Not very happy about being under the knife again, but hoping for the very best. Super excited to be BFing again and new to CDing so we are waiting the challenges. Good luck to all of you who are still waiting and expecting!!!

[AshtonsMommy]

Well my Due Date is the 30th but I am opting to get induced on the 24th, which is the earliest my Dr. would induce me. I really hope that I go into labor before that, but not until after the 12th, which is when we are going to the zoo with my family. LOL. I have been looking forward to it for some while and I would hate to go into labor between now and then hahahaa. Anyways I am still hanging in there, but I am sooo low (which is how I have always carried) I feel like my va jay jay is falling off my body. hahaha ahhh :)

[betty_joanne]

38.5 weeks
Crampy yesterday, all last night(kept waking up to crampiness. ) and tonight. I was 2cm dialated and 70% effaced at today's appointment. I am ready for him. Dr. asked about inducing or waiting and i chose to give him some more time. Might as well keep enjoying sleep while i can before i become a walking zombie for 3 months.

[nina730]

i have about a week to go, last week i was a fingertip dialated. i have another appointment tomorrow. no contractions or anything going on so i might go late.....

[FinnegansMom]

5 more days, but something is going on today. I've been contracting all day, not super painful but very twingey and uncomfortable. I started losing my plug tonight. I have a midwife appt tomorrow - so we'll see what's going on then I guess, if I'm not in labor by then. Probably won't be, I swear I'll be in "early labor" for 3 weeks... good times.

[kello]

thought for sure I was going last night but alas no. my back is really achy and started losing plug, having contrax but not regularly. Baby is pretty active right now but I am exhasted. I hardly slept at all last night because I was anticipating labor beginning and then my ds kept waking up crying (2 year molars I think) so it was a long night. Everyone was on edge. I guess I should pack a bag or something, but I really don't know what to pack. Anyway, I am beat so I think I will go to bed. Good night all and good luck. :)

[Sabey-baby]

That baby is beautiful and makes me want mine in my arms so much!

And I'm rofl at the 2/3 watermelon. I can't get enough of that or pineapple these days.

I'm 38.5 weeks. No progress whatsoever as of OB apt Tuesday. I've been crazy cramping, for more than a week. I thought for sure we'd have *some* progression to show for it , but no, nothing at all. Not even any CM :blush: Then what the crap is the point of all this discomfort??? lol. Tonight has been the worst cramping, mostly in my back, to the point where I had to hold myself up while standing. But ctx aren't accompaning the painful cramps, so I'm not sure what is up? Maybe my back is about to go out. Sweet.

[FinnegansMom]

I can't believe I had contractions - painful slightly - all yesterday and appeared to have started losing some of the plug. Then, I went to bed and sleep ALL NIGHT, didn't even get up to pee and now I feel OK. WTH!!??

I have work due today I need to finish up so I can get paid for it, so I'm not really that upset, plus I'm meeting with a new doula in training who may attend our birth for free. yay. So I have things to keep me busy.
My EDD is Tuesday - 4 days. I have a midwife appt today but I'm not sure if I want her to check me. I hate to have contractions on and off for a week and NOT be dilated at all... it's very discouraging.

[keegans_mommy]

Sounds like you will go at anytime Michelle! Get the rest of your work done and go lay down! Get some rest, eat tons of protein and drink lots of water :D

[Bridget Riedell]

Sounds like you will go at anytime Michelle! Get the rest of your work done and go lay down! Get some rest, eat tons of protein and drink lots of water :D

I'm in agreement here! You're probably in the beginning stages of labor darling (don't quote me on this though) :hide: :hide: I would conserve your energy now while you can!:goodvibes:

[OneFabMama]

Woke up feeling like doodoo this morning. Although I actually slept REALLY good. DD is being a PITA though. Argh.
Had lots of contractions yesterday, but I think I have at least another week or so to go. And, I'm at peace with that LOL

[mhaddon]

I am so tired. I could not sleep and now I'm wiped out. My stomach hurts like I'm going to vomit and I've had dirreha since last night. I have an appt. today w/ an OB :( We'll see how things go. It is a lot nicer hospital than the last one I went to and I'll have a private room so that will make it somewhat better. Oh, I've cleaned everything like 3 times now and am finishing up the laundry. Nesting big time :giggle: I am going to clean the car and truck today/tonight so that is done as well. Oh, we got our carseat last night and ordered the bassinet so I think we have everything we need!

Nevermind, I think I'm going to clean my pump accessories and then I'll be ready!

[vintagegyrl]

Had an u/s today - babe is thought to be 7# 2oz. tho DH said on the measurments for her head, it read 7# 9oz!! I still have 2.5 wks. so Dr. is not talking induction yet.
I told him that last night I literally could not walk - whatever muscle controls your legs from your abs - she was on it. Today the nurse said she could not get any pics. of the baby's face bc she was too low. It was on & off all day - then at about 8pm - again & for the rest of the night - could barely walk. i had to like slide my feet to move. i hope it is not like that again tongiht. I am trying to stay off my feet and get some rest, but....

I am just really going nuts here @ home. I cant seem to keep my boys from fighting all day. I have to constantly be involving them in an activity or there is trouble. Now YDS wont nap. Anyone have any advice? i dotn mind if he stays up but this constant need for attention is killing me. help.... they both talk & interact with me ALL DAY LONG. there is no break.

[missemily]

Ugh. I didn't sleep last night. I couldn't fall asleep until like 2:30 in the morning then woke up at 7. Right now i feel like falling asleep sitting here. My DH went to work late because I didn't get all his things ready in time. Good news....there hasn't been any talk of a c section lately at the OB appointments!!

[AshtonsMommy]

Well ladies I had my first weekly ob appt and I am 1 cm dilated, as I am 37 weeks today (according to my Dr.) He said that I am very "soft and pliable" LMAO...which he said is great for being only 37 weeks, so I will be getting induced on the 24th, he said I can plan on it :)

[OneFabMama]

Been having contractions - semi-painful for the last 2 hours, but nothing regular. I'm sure it won't be tonight, but I'm thinking soooooooooon.

[TandEMommy]

39 weeks, 1 (almost 2) days here...

Ironic that I was on bedrest for 5 weeks trying to keep this little bugger in, and now that I'm up and about, he/she doesn't want to come out!

Last week, I was 2.5-3cm dilated, and the MW could feel the head and "bulging bag of water" during the exam. Of course, I thought that meant I'd go into labor this week, but no such luck. :) My water has never broken naturally, so I must produce a crazy strong bag or something.

I have a MW appt tomorrow, so we'll see if I've progressed any farther. I was a 4cm at the appt immediately prior to my other two kids births, so I hope I'm 4cm or so tomorrow. DS was 39 weeks 2 days, DD was 39 weeks 4 days, so hopefully we are close.

As much as I'm enjoying these pre-newborn days, I'm ready to move on. It's hard lugging this belly up and down stairs, and I'm just not a great mama right now...not enough energy to keep up with the LO's like I should. They are getting anxious to meet their brother/sister too.

[kaylismama]

I had some pretty painful contractions today for a few hours and then they just tapered off to nothing! UGH! Tomorrow is my due date and I have my OB appt in the morning so Im hoping to at least be dilated some more! I do think that the little guy is engaged and staying that way, Ive had A LOT of pelvic pressure since the contractions stopped and Im running to the bathroom like constantly so Im hopeful! :thumbsup:

Oh and my house is sooo clean right now that Id LOVE to go into labor soon so that I can come home to it this way. DD will likely be spending most if not all of her time at my parents house and DH will be with me at the hossy or working so if I can just leave it looking this way I will get to come back to it too...

[SophiaMom1978]

I'm 37 weeks with #3...sooooo tired of being pregnant! I am still doing in-home daycare so most days have about 7 kids here. UGH - it is getting tough. I'm just praying my water doesn't break while they're all here. It'd be like some big fire drill. My last labor - my water broke and my son was born 2 hours later.

A couple of days ago I was having horrible diarrhea, then more cramping and contractions and nausea, etc - was sure I was about to go into labor, but then yesterday I felt better. Go figure....lots of false labor episodes. Just want a healthy baby, and soon!!!!! So hard to wait at this point. Can't wait to hear news of everyone's little ones!!!

[missemily]

I had a bunch of false labor pains yesterday. The contractions were about 10 minutes apart and then tapored off. The nurse said it was because i wasn't hydrated enough. I guess i'll get out and run around alot today and get some grocery shopping done.

[Bridget Riedell]

Hmmm...Yesterday, I was beginning to wonder if it was d-day. I had contractions every 5-7 minutes in the afternoon for some time. They kind of fizzled out lastnight, and then some woke me in the night. Today, still crampy; nauseaus, off and on contractions. I'm nervous and wondering! Not sure where I'm at in my "due date" though. Originally, it was the 21st; but the ultrasound said the 14th; so I guess we'll see.:headscratch:

[FinnegansMom]

39w4d today. Nothing going on here. My urine test +30 for protein yesterday at my appt, not sure what that means. They didn't make a big deal out of it considering my BP has been low. I'm not dilated at all at this point... how lame.

[kello]

Well, my edd is tomorrow and I thought for sure this morning was going to be it, but false alarm again. My ds hasn't been feeling well and waking up a lot in the night, which of course means I am waking up. As if that wasn't enough, I started with a sore throat yesterday and now I feel like I have the FLU!!! I have been achy, my nose is stuffed, slight fever and my throat is killing me! I blew my nose so hard this morning that I blew my plug too! LOL! I was having contractions but now they are gone. :( I guess that's a good thing since I feel so yucky I probably wouldn't do very well in labor.

[Bridget Riedell]

[QUOTE=kello;4122876] I blew my nose so hard this morning that I blew my plug too! LOL!

Hmmmm...maybe I should try that????:think: :dunno:

Sorry you're feeling so lousy mama...strep is going around here; IN JULY!!!!

Hope you get to feeling lots better....drink/take vitamin C:thumbsup:

[kello]

thanks mama. my dd is upset because she wants to be in the room and now she is worried the doctor won't let her, if she is sick too. :(

[Bridget Riedell]

Ohhh mama...:hugs: :hugs: If she can't be in there, perhaps tape the parts of the birth you're aloud with a digital camera? Then your hubby can replay it for her after. You kids get better. I'll say a prayer for your family.:hugs:

[Amberjoe_1]

Oh no not FLu!! Hopefully your body will let you get better before you have your little one.
sounds like there's been quite a bit of contractions going on around here.:giggle: Hope someone gets the real thing soon!

Well I went to my midwife appt yesterday, my iron level was extremely low, so I'm on this nasty tasting liquid iron supplement (double the amount) yuck:yuck: So hopefully this should bring that back up and have me feeling good by the time she decides to come. Other than that, everything looks good.:thumbsup: Nothing new, just trucking along.. I think I've finally gotten everything on my homebirth list, I'd still like to find a nursing gown though. That's about it.:mrgreen:

[kaylismama]

Today is my Due date! Saw the OB, I am a good 1cm working on 2cms, 70% effaced, baby is engaged between a 0 and +1 station. She stripped my membranes this afternoon so hopefully that will get things moving along (only about a 50/50 chance I think)! So far not feeling anything more than cramping (was really bad for about 3 hrs) and normal BH! Hoping to get some more real contractions soon and GET MOVING along. I have another appt on Monday, if I dont go this weekend, for an ultrasound and to check my cervix for progress. If not Ill be in the hospital on Wed for a repeat c-section :yuck: unless I make some progress and am 3cms or more, then they will start pit for an induction. Keeping my fingers crossed for this weekend! :pray:

[smdenu]

How do you know if you started to lose your plug???

[OneFabMama]

How do you know if you started to lose your plug???

It looks like a big booger, I hear. And tinged with bloody show.


Anyway, I am feeling like even though I'm only 37w4d I still have a while to go yet. I don't know why, but even my BH have really slowed down a lot in the last 2 days. I've only had a handful of really noticeable ones. Boohoo!

[kaylismama]

Just lost my plug...hope that means it will at least happen in the next few days!! No previous plug experience for me...anyone?????

[kaylismama]

It looks like a big booger, I hear. And tinged with bloody show.

I just lost mine for the first time and I must say you described it VERY well, and I was glad I read your post earlier so I knew what it was when I saw it :thumbsup:

[SophiaMom1978]

I've been feeling really nauseous and crampy with loose stools again today. Now contractions about every 6 minutes for the last 90 minutes...I'm really hoping this is the real deal, I can't handle many more episodes of false labor!!!!

[keegans_mommy]

The plug can look like jell-o or a booger :giggle: My last one started out looking like a nasty booger and the rest of it came out during transition and looked like a cat poo. Seriously! I had to let the bath water out it was so gross.

[OneFabMama]

I just lost mine for the first time and I must say you described it VERY well, and I was glad I read your post earlier so I knew what it was when I saw it :thumbsup:

Sweet! It was just a guess, and from what I've heard. I have not lost mine, and didn't lose mine with DD either. LOL

[MSH]

I'm officially full term (plus some) and hoping things start to happen in the next 2 weeks. I was a week over due with our first and while it wasn't uncomfortable I would love to go earlier rather than later this time around. Chasing around a toddler puts carrying an extra 40 lbs around into a whole other perspective :)