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38 weeks and counting!
I went in to see the midwife for my weekly update today. In some ways it
was good, but I am feeling somewhat disappointed that labour hasn't happened yet. I know that there is no way to predict when it will happen. However, when I lost my mucous plug last Monday I was sure that 'something' was under way. Everything I've read said that it usually isn't longer than a week or two before having the baby once the plug is lost. But, I'll be the one woman in history who went for 5 weeks before anything happens knowing my luck. The good things a -Good blood pressure, -Baby's heart rate is good -Gained a pound and a half in two weeks, now at about 20 pounds weight gain total. Since I was expecting to put on 30-40 pounds, I am pleased that I won't have as much to lose afterwards. -Baby hasn't yet engaged, but is beginning to drop -urine is clean -nausea has been up and down-this is good because usually it is there all the time -sleep is improving (imagine that!) -emotions are evening out -nesting has come and gone -everything is set for the home birth -I'm having false labour and plenty of BH contractions, good prep work -baby is in perfect position So, all things considered, I'm doing pretty well. Just waiting... -Alicia |
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38 weeks and counting!
"Alicia Elliott" wrote in message . ca... I went in to see the midwife for my weekly update today. In some ways it was good, but I am feeling somewhat disappointed that labour hasn't happened yet. I know that there is no way to predict when it will happen. However, when I lost my mucous plug last Monday I was sure that 'something' was under way. Everything I've read said that it usually isn't longer than a week or two before having the baby once the plug is lost. But, I'll be the one woman in history who went for 5 weeks before anything happens knowing my luck. The good things a -Good blood pressure, -Baby's heart rate is good -Gained a pound and a half in two weeks, now at about 20 pounds weight gain total. Since I was expecting to put on 30-40 pounds, I am pleased that I won't have as much to lose afterwards. -Baby hasn't yet engaged, but is beginning to drop -urine is clean -nausea has been up and down-this is good because usually it is there all the time -sleep is improving (imagine that!) -emotions are evening out -nesting has come and gone -everything is set for the home birth -I'm having false labour and plenty of BH contractions, good prep work -baby is in perfect position So, all things considered, I'm doing pretty well. Just waiting... -Alicia You sound like me not long before I went into labor. I know that a day or a week seems like a year at the end! But it won't be long :-) You are planning a home birth! That's great, do you live in the US? It's pretty unusual there isn't it. I live in New Zealand and while it's no the norm here I have heard of plenty of wonderful homebirths. Good Luck :-) Judy |
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38 weeks and counting!
"Alicia Elliott" wrote in message . ca... I went in to see the midwife for my weekly update today. In some ways it was good, but I am feeling somewhat disappointed that labour hasn't happened yet. I know that there is no way to predict when it will happen. However, when I lost my mucous plug last Monday I was sure that 'something' was under way. Everything I've read said that it usually isn't longer than a week or two before having the baby once the plug is lost. But, I'll be the one woman in history who went for 5 weeks before anything happens knowing my luck. The good things a -Good blood pressure, -Baby's heart rate is good -Gained a pound and a half in two weeks, now at about 20 pounds weight gain total. Since I was expecting to put on 30-40 pounds, I am pleased that I won't have as much to lose afterwards. You're disappointed you haven't gone into labour yet?? WTF? Talk to me when you are 11 days overdue ;-) Sounds like it won't be to long though. Try to rest as much as possible as you'll have many sleepless nights ahead of you. Even if your baby is a good sleeper all those little noises he/she makes while sleeping will keep you up. You'll also be checking every hour or so to make sure they are still breathing. Or is that just me?? I'm betting you'll drop below prepregnancy weight really quick if you are able to BF. I gained 18 lbs and am now 10 lbs below my prepregnancy weight. You'll definitely loose pretty much all that after giving birth. Good luck! Nadene |
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38 weeks and counting!
Hi Judy,
I'm up in good ol' Canada. Home births are not too uncommon here, but there is still a lot of resistance from the medical community. I am really looking forward to it. I have a very nice apartment in a character building with lots of good energy in it, and I know I'll be a lot more comfortable labouring at home than in a hospital. I have lots of excellent support for the birth - a midwife and her assistant, my Mum who is a doctor of Chinese medicine and my hubby. : ) It'll be a wonderful experience I am sure. -Alicia |
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38 weeks and counting!
LOL, I know I know, I'm not even at my due date yet so why am I getting so
disappointed right? I don't think I would have if I hadn't blown my plug so early. That just seemed to me like an indication that I was ready to go. At least within a week or so. I hate to think I'll go over, even though I know it is more common for first time mums to do so. Oh well, I'm okay now that the initial excitement has worn off. : ) I have no idea what it will be like to have a newborn waking me up all the time, but I can say that after waking up 10-15 times a night feeling nauseous and/or having to pee, I'll take what comes with love in my heart. At least then I'll be doing something constructive with my exhaustion. I agree that I'll probably do pretty well after breastfeeding. I'm a fairly well rounded thing to begin with, so I'm glad I haven't put on too much during this pregnancy. And I have also learned some excellent lessons for how to eat more healthy (due to my nausea) so that when I am no longer pregnant and getting some exercise, I'll probably be pretty healthy and fit. I am so much looking forward to that. I've missed getting out to nature for hikes and such. I know I'll have a papoose to carry with me, but that will just give me a better work out. : ) We'll see what happens. -Alicia |
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38 weeks and counting!
"Alicia Elliott" wrote in message
I went in to see the midwife for my weekly update today. In some ways it was good, but I am feeling somewhat disappointed that labour hasn't happened yet. I know that there is no way to predict when it will happen. However, when I lost my mucous plug last Monday I was sure that 'something' was under way. Everything I've read said that it usually isn't longer than a week or two before having the baby once the plug is lost. But, I'll be the one woman in history who went for 5 weeks before anything happens knowing my luck. I'm sorry you're feeling disappointed :-( I hope you don't end up going overdue! Even though I *know* that I shouldn't do this wags finger at self, I can't help but be thinking that anytime after 37 weeks could be *it* and I have a happy little image of having this baby a week to two weeks before my due date. I know, no one needs to tell me, I am totally setting myself for disappointment & going to 42 weeks or something! The good things a -Good blood pressure, -Baby's heart rate is good -Gained a pound and a half in two weeks, now at about 20 pounds weight gain total. Since I was expecting to put on 30-40 pounds, I am pleased that I won't have as much to lose afterwards. -Baby hasn't yet engaged, but is beginning to drop -urine is clean -nausea has been up and down-this is good because usually it is there all the time -sleep is improving (imagine that!) -emotions are evening out -nesting has come and gone -everything is set for the home birth -I'm having false labour and plenty of BH contractions, good prep work -baby is in perfect position Well all these things sound *great*! I'm so sorry to hear that you're still feeling nauseous though--doesn't seem very fair--but glad the sleeping has improved a bit (just in time for the baby to arrive & change everything ;-). I hope your home birth is a fantastic experience. Sounds like your body is doing a good job prepping up for labor, so hopefully you will have a relatively smooth one. -- Em edd 9/23/03 |
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38 weeks and counting!
Thanks Em, I know what you mean. Once the baby is full term (medically
speaking), I see no reason to wait around. But, they say babies choose their own time, and it will come when it is meant to. ARRGGHHH! I wish we could somehow converse with it and let it know that we would like it to be kind and come when we are ready. I guess that would take some of the fun out of it, wouldn't it. : P True, everything sounds like it is winding up to a successful labour. My body seems to know what it should be doing (as I imagine most do), except for the nausea. That is most unnecessary for a healthy happy baby. Take care, Alicia |
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38 weeks and counting!
"Alicia Elliott" wrote in message
Thanks Em, I know what you mean. Once the baby is full term (medically speaking), I see no reason to wait around. But, they say babies choose their own time, and it will come when it is meant to. ARRGGHHH! I wish we could somehow converse with it and let it know that we would like it to be kind and come when we are ready. I guess that would take some of the fun out of it, wouldn't it. : P I guess "anticipation" is part of the package! As I've noted here before, I'm quite a planner & so it is an adjustment for me to have an entire month of possible birthdates and day-of-the-week-I-go-into-labor contingency plans! I do believe they come when they're meant to though :-) True, everything sounds like it is winding up to a successful labour. My body seems to know what it should be doing (as I imagine most do), except for the nausea. That is most unnecessary for a healthy happy baby. The nausea is an unfair twist for you, for sure. I don't know if you're planning more babies (what a time to ask, huh?!!), but I wonder if it would be the same for your other pregnancies? I'm starting to have fairly uncomfortable Braxton-Hicks contractions lately (over the past month or so). So much for the "painless tightening"! -- Em edd 9/23/03 |
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38 weeks and counting!
Alicia Elliott wibbled
However, when I lost my mucous plug last Monday I was sure that 'something' was under way. Everything I've read said that it usually isn't longer than a week or two before having the baby once the plug is lost. But, I'll be the one woman in history who went for 5 weeks before anything happens knowing my luck. /me waves! I lost mine nearly six weeks ago. I've had 'proper' contractions on and off for nearly four weeks, and have been an in- patient twice in three weeks for observation. And we're still here! Jac, 40+6, induction scheduled for 29 July if nothing else happens... |
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38 weeks and counting!
Alicia Elliott wrote:
I went in to see the midwife for my weekly update today. In some ways it was good, but I am feeling somewhat disappointed that labour hasn't happened yet. I know that there is no way to predict when it will happen. However, when I lost my mucous plug last Monday I was sure that 'something' was under way. Everything I've read said that it usually isn't longer than a week or two before having the baby once the plug is lost. But, I'll be the one woman in history who went for 5 weeks before anything happens knowing my luck. I totally understand where you are coming from! I'm due August 7th, so I'm 38 weeks, 1 day today. At my 36 week appointment, I was 3 cm and the doctor told me to stop my commute because he was afraid I'd go into labor far away and wouldn't get to the hospital in time. At 37 weeks, I was 4 1/2 cm dilated. She told me that she didn't expect me to make it another week. I've lost my plug as well. And... I'm still pregnant. I wake up every morning and feel like crying when I realize that I'm still pregnant. Plus, I working from home now and every email from work starts out with 'Are you still here?' I'm getting a little paranoid that I'm missing some ominous sign of labor since I didn't notice the first 4 1/2 cm go by... Manda |
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