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@Ms.Mermaid: Thinking of you...so sorry it's taking a while:-(.

@ChiCalGoBee: you're welcome!

@Ms.Mermaid: I'm hoping no news is good news and you are too busy loving on your new baby to post an update. I really hope you're not still in induction hell

@rattles: you're welcome!

How is everyone doing? Any early labor signs?!?

I had a little "incident" last night, stepped off of a step right onto a dog bone that I didn't see, rolled my ankle and down I went...that bought me 4 hours of fetal monitoring at the hospital. For awhile I was having lots of contractions and they were pretty frequent and they started talking about the possibility of keeping me (I got so excited) & then the contractions tapered off and became very irregular again like they have been. Bummer they didn't check me which I was kind of hoping they might just to see if I've made any progress. Guess I'll just have to wait until my appointment with my Dr on Friday!

I'm 38+2 today, but we'll see whether I make it all the way. At my appointment today my blood pressure was high and they said they may need to induce. When I asked when, my doc said, "well it might not have to be today." If they were trying to lower my blood pressure, that wasn't very helpful They offered admission to triage or bloodwork. I did the bloodwork and now have to get a blood pressure cuff and monitor myself. They'd like me to make it to at least 39, and I'd like the little one to cook as long as s/he wants, so fingers crossed everything stays stable and boring!

Is anyone else getting back labor with BH?

@rattles: yikes, keep us posted! Exciting that you might meet LO very soon, but obviously blood pressure isn't the ideal reason for that. Hopefully yours stays down! I haven't had many BH or anything w/my back. Are you nervous about getting your daughter (right? I think) situated before getting to the hospital? That's what stresses me most about the idea of going into labor!

@tororojo: Yes we really need some baby pictures ASAP! I am 37+1 and Dr has already said that he is not letting me go past 39 weeks so if little man doesn't grace us with his presence before then I will be induced. I hope things get moving for you soon!

@rattles: thanks it's probably a good thing they slowed down since I'm only 37+1 but since I've been having them for a couple weeks already it's frustrating because they're definitely not BH. I am having the back labor as well, it was very noticeable last night. I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with your blood pressure, hopefully it comes down and stays down. If not for sure go in ASAP pre - eclampsia is serious stuff.

My fingers are crossed for both of you ladies!

@Ms.Mermaid: oh no I am so sorry to hear that you are not getting anywhere. I have had my bag packed and ready for about a week now and seeing as how I work in a hospital & know what we offer there was a lot of stuff I packed my own stash of pads included! I still need to stock up on snacks for hubby and I!

Wow, lots going on!

@Ms.Mermaid: Ugh, I am SO sorry:-(. Hope you're hanging in there. Can't wait to find out what you're having!
@katieleigh_82: I hope you're okay! What a scary fall. I'm so afraid of that happening.
@rattles: Can't wait to find out what you're having!!!
@tororojo: I am so impressed with you all that have an older kiddo....I cannot imagine figuring out logistics for a toddler when dealing with unknown labor stuff! It's hard enough for me to figure out what to do with our dogs!

I'm 38 weeks today....have been having some mild cramping (is that all BH is? Sort of feels like period cramps on and off?), and very little dialation at yesterday's check-up. Today I sent around a poll to my family and friends to have them predict weight/length/birthday/name, and it's been fun to see the responses. Keeping my fingers crossed for all of us to have safe, healthy deliveries!

@ChiCalGoBee: Thanks, I am good other than my for which is now turning a rainbow of colors I am just trying to stay off of it, and keep it elevated and iced. Kind of hard when all I want to do is walk and do stairs to keep things moving along lol.

@MrsScottish: She is adorable & I love her name- that is
my first dd's name

@MrsScottish: aww what a cutie! Congratulations!

@Ms.Mermaid: thinking of you hope that by now you are loving on a newborn!

@Sophs Mama: I hope I have as much progress when the Dr checks me tomorrow!

@MrsScottish: omg she is beautiful yay for finally getting the baby pics going can't wait to see more of these from everyone in the next few weeks!

@tororojo: thanks it is still pretty bruised but walking is getting easier day by day!

@mrs.scottish I love that we had the same due date and our daughters have the same birthday. Molly arrived 10/29 after 3 days of labor and 3 hours of pushing.

@Ms.Mermaid: yay welcome Baby Molly! Congratulations momma she is beautiful and way to go on all of your hard work to get her here!

Getting ready to leave for my NST and appointment with the Dr here's hoping for progress!

Well I almost failed my NST this morning because a certain little baby decided it would be a good time for a nap, luckily when the nurse used her little sound maker he woke right up and did just enough to pass! Then I saw the Dr and guess what...In the past 2 weeks I have made ZERO progress. I was "fingertip" dilated then and still am as of this morning if he doesn't come on his own in the next week, I am already scheduled for induction on 11/10, so at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

@Ms.Mermaid: what a beauty! And 3 days, 3 hours great Scott! You are a total badass.

@Lolo - I'm so glad you are getting good care. I was so frustrated with my OB and how she handled my GD and the induction, but the minute I checked into the hospital I was out of her hands and in the hands of the midwives who do the deliveries and they were all so totally amazing, even though most of them had never even met me. It made such a difference to feel respected and in control of my own situation - they let me decide whether we would do cytotec or cervadil, whether to do a foley bulb, when to start the pitocin, and waited for me to ask for an epidural but fully and wholeheartedly supported my decision. It makes such a difference to be getting good care!

@KaiteLeigh_82 I'm sorry - it's totally frustrating to not be making any progress. If I can offer one suggestion, if you have gotten a breast pump already, I highly recommend testing it out. I wasn't dialating at all in the hospital and finally I requested a pump and within 8 hours I was at 10cm. My biggest regret is not using the one I had at home before we went in for the induction to try to kick things off. I also recommend acupuncture but it didn't work that well in my case. Also, when packing for an induction, I highly recommend bringing the fanciest chapstick you can find, a waterbottle with a straw (like the Camelbak ones) so you can drink it lying in bed, a ton of food/snacks (at my hospital they could not handle a vegetarian with GD and I was so glad I had brought sandwiches and vegetable broth), and sneakers and a bathrobe. If your hospital is like mine, they will encourage you to walk the hallways and it's so much more comfortable in sneakers and with your butt covered. Also, bring your own underwear and pads - I had my own underwear, but on the delivery side they only had the huge postpartum pads, which they wanted me to wear in case of getting mucous discharge or something, and they were just giant and unnecessary. I also made my own lotion with coconut oil, clary sage, and lavender and used that on my feet, hands, and belly and it helped me relax and helped some with the contractions.

@MarieJ: Yaaay, congratulations!

I am 18 hours into my induction and sooooo not making progress. Cervadil did nothing and after 3 hours on pitocin I'm still barely feeling contractions. I think my doc is gonna break water in a couple of hours (I reeeeeeally hope I'm dilated enough for that! otherwise I'm guessing foley bulb first) when he stops by; hopefully that will get things going! Because I'm really bored, y'all.

Congratulations on all the sweet little babies! So very exciting! I hope you're all enjoying sweet baby snuggles and a smooth adjustment!