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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Mar 17, 2018 14:22:20 GMT -6
I've been running errands all day and just now checking in again. Glad to see things are moving along for you Rama!
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Post by yianna on Mar 17, 2018 14:22:47 GMT -6
Nope! It won’t! Active labor isn’t too far away girl! I’d ask for the epi NOW if that’s your plan. Pit Ctx are no joke!! I'm gonna try to hold off as long as possible because I really do want to try to do this with as little intervention as is in my power, but I do not plan on being a hero if I need the help. 😉 Insist on being on your feet. I did PIT my last baby and seriously - it’s a great coping mechanism. Plus gravity helps a TON. (Ive never had pain meds...)
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 14:22:58 GMT -6
I have mobility! My nest can only contain me so long.
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 14:24:16 GMT -6
I'm gonna try to hold off as long as possible because I really do want to try to do this with as little intervention as is in my power, but I do not plan on being a hero if I need the help. 😉 Insist on being on your feet. I did PIT my last baby and seriously - it’s a great coping mechanism. Plus gravity helps a TON. (Ive never had pain meds...) Ooh yes. My back hurts more from being in bed at this point than contractions.
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 14:27:41 GMT -6
Honestly, at this point, I still feel mostly fine. I'm relishing every moment now, before my 3 or 4 on the pain scale dials up to the other end.
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Post by cornpop on Mar 17, 2018 14:31:53 GMT -6
Definitely walk as much as you can as long as you can. But yeah pit contractions are tough. 3.5cm is great though!
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Post by kayladawn91 on Mar 17, 2018 15:03:44 GMT -6
Rama!!!! Ahh!!! I’m just catching up from yesterday and today. I am so freaking excited for you!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Post by katietopaz on Mar 17, 2018 15:15:44 GMT -6
I'm playing catch-up after being away for the morning and afternoon - yaaaay for making progress!! You're doing great!!
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 15:40:40 GMT -6
Lost a bit more of my mucous plug a bit ago and went for a walk! Which got cut short because my IV started screaming, so that was fun.
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 15:41:54 GMT -6
Also, they turned my Pit back down because I was having too many contractions, I guess.
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Post by Speedy on Mar 17, 2018 15:54:50 GMT -6
Got signalled on this last night and just checking in to see. So exciting! *lurking from M/J18*
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Post by ArielMermaid on Mar 17, 2018 15:57:41 GMT -6
Also, they turned my Pit back down because I was having too many contractions, I guess. Having too many contractions is a thing? I feel like I need to take notes.
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Post by tinyjoys on Mar 17, 2018 16:00:15 GMT -6
Also, they turned my Pit back down because I was having too many contractions, I guess. Having too many contractions is a thing? I feel like I need to take notes. I think too many, too quick/on top of each other can irritate the baby is what I was told.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Mar 17, 2018 16:01:55 GMT -6
Having too many contractions is a thing? I feel like I need to take notes. I think too many, too quick/on top of each other can irritate the baby is what I was told. I can see myself yelling this at my nurses while in labor this time. 😂
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Post by tinyjoys on Mar 17, 2018 16:02:43 GMT -6
However, my memory from almost 7 years ago is a little hazy, so grain of salt & all that.
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 16:04:44 GMT -6
I am digging all these popsicles, not gonna lie
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Post by babybean on Mar 17, 2018 16:16:33 GMT -6
I want a popsicle now.
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Post by nuggetrn on Mar 17, 2018 16:35:32 GMT -6
Go Rama go!! I am glad you've had some mobility! Sounds like things are going pretty well!
What is that little keyboard on the end of your bed?
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Mar 17, 2018 16:51:24 GMT -6
THIS IS SO FUN! A+ live blogging Rama
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Post by goldenbird on Mar 17, 2018 17:03:26 GMT -6
Popping in to say good luck!! I'm so excited for you! 😁
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Post by woodenshoes on Mar 17, 2018 17:14:45 GMT -6
My back hurt so much from sitting in the bed a couple weeks ago. Your pillows look way more cushy than mine were. Also I loved the popsicles too.
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Post by leatherpants on Mar 17, 2018 17:34:17 GMT -6
This is my favourite thread ever! Rama live blogging like a champ
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 17:55:43 GMT -6
Go Rama go!! I am glad you've had some mobility! Sounds like things are going pretty well! What is that little keyboard on the end of your bed? It's for the tv! It also does some web browsing, but the YouTube keeps freezing on me, so I'm having to come up with my own dance moves. (Kidding. Ish.)
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 17:57:45 GMT -6
Shift change is in an hour, so I'll probably have an actual numbers update sometime soonish?
Seriously, everyone that has yet to do the labor thing, walk. Walking is easily the best my contractions feel at any point. Better than the pre-Pitocin ones, even.
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Post by yianna on Mar 17, 2018 18:20:26 GMT -6
Shift change is in an hour, so I'll probably have an actual numbers update sometime soonish? Seriously, everyone that has yet to do the labor thing, walk. Walking is easily the best my contractions feel at any point. Better than the pre-Pitocin ones, even. Truth - and sway those hips girl!
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 18:31:58 GMT -6
No/minimal change from earlier. Still about 3.5cm/70%/-2. We talked about breaking my water, but I wanna see if a few more hours with more walks and ball time will move things along. I'm not quite ready to be on a 24 hour limit yet!
Though I did talk it over with MrRama and we don't want to just let things peter out, either. So if there's still no good change in 4ish hours (9pm), I'll reconsider letting them artificially break the bag.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Mar 17, 2018 18:36:23 GMT -6
Sorry for the stalled progress Rama. Hopefully your body gets a move on soon! Keep up the good work!!
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Post by Rama on Mar 17, 2018 18:39:19 GMT -6
Sorry for the stalled progress Rama. Hopefully your body gets a move on soon! Keep up the good work!! I'm genuinely not that upset about it, I'm all good with playing the long game here. Since I wasn't showing any signs of labor beforehand, save maybe a random ctx here and there, I'm impressed I'm doing as well as I am.
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Post by sweetc129 on Mar 17, 2018 18:39:34 GMT -6
FX for more progress soon!
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Post by Risscaboobs on Mar 17, 2018 18:50:11 GMT -6
If it helps, I made zero progress on my own as far as dilation until they broke my water. Then shit got real!
Come on baby! Hang in there! And yes, walk, sway, squat. Whatever works for you.
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