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Post by rebeccabunch on Jun 19, 2017 12:09:48 GMT -6
rebeccabunch Yep. 3 hours, ooooof. Really hoping it goes faster this time. Have we done a birth story thread yet? Seems like that would be a good one. You should start the birth story thread! I pushed for 3 hours too. It was awful. blackmamba where are you at with your VBAC thought process? |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jun 19, 2017 12:10:46 GMT -6
duskymonkey so glad baby stayed put! Continued prayers! We are at the airport, Vegas bound! Hv fun on your trip! Are you seeing any shows? |
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Post by CoachTsWife on Jun 19, 2017 12:13:05 GMT -6
Sorry for your stressful weekend duskymonkey. Glad things are ok now, keep taking care of yourself. I now it is easier said than done, but like rebeccabunch said, don't sweat the small stuff. Have fun in Vegas moonandback141! AFM, I cannot eat enough today. So so so so so so so so hungry. |
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Post by blackmamba on Jun 19, 2017 12:15:59 GMT -6
duskymonkey, that sounds so scary. Glad the cerclage is holding and you have such a great support system. I'll be thinking of you. cythe, in terms of labor and delivery, it really depends on your health care provider and where you are delivering. My hospital has a natural birthing suite with space for women to walk around, have water births, etc. but in the traditional labor and delivery suites it seems like women are mostly confined to their beds once they are hooked up to an IV. Within my practice different doctors seem to have different approaches. My doctor is very supportive of my desire for a vbac and seems open to moving around, but I know that depending on the nursing staff and which doctor is on call my plan could change a bit. I would talk to your practitioner about how you'd prefer to labor and see how they respond.
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Post by blackmamba on Jun 19, 2017 12:16:52 GMT -6
You should start the birth story thread! I pushed for 3 hours too. It was awful. blackmamba where are you at with your VBAC thought process? I'm going for it until they tell me I can't. |
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Post by moonandback141 on Jun 19, 2017 12:21:20 GMT -6
rebeccabunch Yep. 3 hours, ooooof. Really hoping it goes faster this time. Have we done a birth story thread yet? Seems like that would be a good one. You should start the birth story thread! I pushed for 3 hours too. It was awful. blackmamba where are you at with your VBAC thought process? Cirque du Soleil "O" and Chris Angel Mindfreak lol. |
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Post by moonandback141 on Jun 19, 2017 12:22:21 GMT -6
rebeccabunch oops quoted the wrong post of yours but you know what I mean 
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Post by mkrupar on Jun 19, 2017 12:27:49 GMT -6
mkrupar, you can do it! Do it on behalf of us gals that can't even go grocery shopping!  I made it. I'm completely drained, but there is food in the fridge and a pulled pork in the crock pot. |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jun 19, 2017 12:30:28 GMT -6
rebeccabunch oops quoted the wrong post of yours but you know what I mean I knew what you meant! Have so much fun! Report back to us! |
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Post by mkrupar on Jun 19, 2017 12:33:41 GMT -6
I got an epi but could move all around the bed. I pushed on all fours, squatting, sitting up while holding onto a bar, on my back, and probably other positions I don't remember. It was a long three hours. ETA: My hospital has the option of nitrous oxide now (they didn't when DS was born). Anyone have experience? I want to try it but I'm also not ruling out an epi. I've not had nitrous oxide during labor, but have had it for oral surgery before. It's kind of ammmmazzzziiinnnggg. Feels like ripples and waves rolling through your body. And the nice thing is there's no after effects once it's turned off. Head is clear very quickly. |
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Post by mkrupar on Jun 19, 2017 12:38:14 GMT -6
There was no moving during labor for me. Hooked up to magnesium with compression boots really puts a damper on moving.
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Post by mkrupar on Jun 19, 2017 12:40:30 GMT -6
cythe I'm not weirded out by the alien baby movements. Maybe because it's number two. I'm loving it though and sad this will probably be my last pregnancy.
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Post by gamergirl on Jun 19, 2017 12:57:58 GMT -6
thatgirlrachel Happy belated Birthday! duskymonkey So happy baby decided to stay put, sorry you went through that scare! Hope all goes well and looks good at your follow up. AFM, Just enjoying a low key day with DS. He woke up on the crabby side, but after a (very large) poop he was back to his happy self. Managed to get a load of laundry going and a trip to the grocery store done. Just munching on Pita chips and hummus while DS naps now. Heading in to work a little later, but we might be able to get a short walk in after he wakes up. It's been a bit cooler outside the last couple days, but at least the sun is shining.
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Post by doodlemommy on Jun 19, 2017 13:08:07 GMT -6
Another one who pushed for 3 hours over here. Ooof. My midwife is hopeful for me that it will not be as ridiculous this time and I am keeping everything crossed. I was so tired by the time she showed up. My labour was 39 hours from when my water started leaking to when she showed up, it was not fun
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Post by danvers on Jun 19, 2017 13:24:11 GMT -6
I have more questions, sorry! I've been thinking about birth a lot lately, which has me curious. I know if you have an epi you're stuck in the bed and in the same position but if you go med free can you choose the positions you give birth in? Not just labor in, but actually push baby out. Something about on my back feet in the air just sounds not appealing. Have not read the whole thread yet but at my small local hospital, once your water breaks you are on the bed on your back. It sucks and was a huge reason I got an epi because I could not handle laboring on my back when my water broke and I was only dilated to a 4. Something about fear of prolapsed cord... since baby 2 will be born here I'll just be getting the epi from the get go. |
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Post by cythe on Jun 19, 2017 13:25:24 GMT -6
Thanks guys for the input. I'm happy to know at least a few of you got to move around (monitoring allowing of course). I'm with an OB, as I couldn't commit fully to med free which our - only - midwife birth center requires. I'm hoping I will be allowed some freedom. And of course, I'll be asking all this to my OB, but you know how those 4 week between appt things go |
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Post by duskymonkey on Jun 19, 2017 16:58:21 GMT -6
duskymonkey - I'm so glad they were able to stop whatever is happening. I care about you and find you to be a supportive and energetic force on the board! Unsolicited advice warning and this may be the most controversial statement we've had on the board but here it goes. If your situation were mine, besides the well being of my current DS, nothing would be more important than keeping that baby inside me. This is one of those life before and after situations. A development could happen where your life would not be the same after that event. I'm not saying your H is complaining about cleaning or the like but I would let my house go to shit before I would potentially lose a child. I would risk losing my job. Literally whatever it took because I can only imagine the pain of losing a child would be worse and would last my whole life. Way longer than my irritation that the floors are dirty or someone doesn't want to unload the dishwasher. ETA dusky I reread my post. I didn't mean to insinuate you are prioritizing house order over your pregnancy. All I should've said was don't sweat the small stuff. This time is going to suck for you but keeping your baby inside will make it all worth it in the end. No worries. Getting reminders is always a good thing! and I do tend to put others needs ahead of mine ( utterly silly and lame - I know ) and I must not forget I do have/carrying another person that is dependent on me so that should be my priority. I do feel a little sad about DS though  I feel like I am neglecting him. Hubs really needs a reminder but this weekend events I think frightened him so he's eased off a bit and realizing what our priorities are. veSaveSaveSave |
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Post by duskymonkey on Jun 19, 2017 17:11:48 GMT -6
Thanks ladies for all your best wishes. Really really appreciated and gets me through rough moments.
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Post by duskymonkey on Jun 19, 2017 17:12:29 GMT -6
@thatgirlrachael, Happy belated b-day. Sounds like you had a good day! from the weekend thread!
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Post by danvers on Jun 19, 2017 17:16:36 GMT -6
Low key day for DD and I. Lots of silly play and some cleaning. I was suppose to meet up with my teaching partner to just yak this afternoon at our school but they were cleaning carpets so we just rescheduled for another time. No biggie as we text most nights (but not the same as talking in person though!)
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jun 19, 2017 17:32:31 GMT -6
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Post by cythe on Jun 19, 2017 17:39:17 GMT -6
I did way too much adulting today. Groceries, YMCA, laundry, cleaning, finishing projects that have been left undone for months. I'm pooped!
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Post by britt on Jun 19, 2017 18:02:56 GMT -6
We should make a thread for everyone's birth stories , I love to read different experiences people had, and also getting anxious as that delivery time is getting closer and closer!!
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Post by britt on Jun 19, 2017 18:04:10 GMT -6
Omg lol ignore my previous comment. ::backs out slowly::
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Post by cougarette on Jun 19, 2017 18:13:47 GMT -6
I got an email from daycare that hand foot mouth is making the rounds. Then got a call at 4 that DS had a fever. When I got him home I took it, and it was barely over 100. Sigh. He's acting totally normal, so I hope it was a weird fluke or quick bug.
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Post by cythe on Jun 19, 2017 18:23:06 GMT -6
I got an email from daycare that hand foot mouth is making the rounds. Then got a call at 4 that DS had a fever. When I got him home I took it, and it was barely over 100. Sigh. He's acting totally normal, so I hope it was a weird fluke or quick bug. Oh nooo. I hope he feels better soon and that it's no big deal! |
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Post by Taitai on Jun 19, 2017 20:25:23 GMT -6
duskymonkey So sorry to hear about the scary weekend. It's good that you went to the hospital - I've come to the point where I don't even care what people think of me anymore. Always advocate for yourself and if something doesn't seem right, go with your mom gut. Glad your cerclage is holding, and I hope you don't have another episode like this. That is so scary. Good luck at your appointment! Also, I agree with everything rebeccabunch said. It is really hard for me to delegate and I often feel guilty that I am not "there" for DS as much as I would like to be. However, whenever those feelings pop up, I remind myself that right now, my priority is to the baby that I am carrying. It doesn't mean I love DA or DH any less, just that right now - I have to prioritize this little baby over them. DH will be fine handling more things, DS will be fine not getting as much attention...the paperwork and moving stuff that is totally disorganized right now will eventually get worked out. My body is all this baby has right now in order to survive, and my focus must be to keep my body a safe home for the baby. If DH gets grumpy or crabby about having to deal with DS in the middle of the night, or with potty training accidents, I (nicely) shut that down right away and remind him that my priority is to keep this baby inside. It's easy to loose focus sometimes, but DH always comes around once reminded. It's a difficult balance, but just remind yourself of your priority right now, and focus on making it week to week. That is what has helped me at least. Big hugs - this stuff is not easy.
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Post by Taitai on Jun 19, 2017 20:25:46 GMT -6
cythe If your hospital does it, you can ask for a low dose epidural (aka walking epidural). My sister had one of those and she was able to walk around during labor and change positions. She did end up pushing on her back, but she could have used a birthing stool or been on her hands/knees if she had wanted to. My sister also had pitocin, so that didn't seem to be a factor for position/walking for her.
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Post by thecatsmeow on Jun 19, 2017 21:10:28 GMT -6
thecatsmeow , hope you have a great time! That sounds like so much fun. I cant wait to get our patio done and give DS his bday present. It's an easel and I still need to sew him an apron lol! I know he would love to throw paint around on the it. He loves drawing or chicken scratching at this point - I just hope he doesn't follow my footsteps and make it his profession! It was fun! It was a "Very Hungry Caterpillar" based project and turned out pretty cute. Between painting and getting to use a glue stick and a sharpie, DS was pretty happy! An easel on the patio sounds like an awesome birthday present, I bet it'll be a big hit! Also, I just read your update posted earlier in the thread, I am so glad you were checked out and the cerclage is looking good. What a terrifying and stressful weekend. I'll continue to think positive thoughts for you and your family! |
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Jun 20, 2017 4:33:52 GMT -6
cythe I'm not weirded out by the alien baby movements. Maybe because it's number two. I'm loving it though and sad this will probably be my last pregnancy. This is exactly me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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