https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:54:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2780874 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:44:35 +0000 FancyGem 2780874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: @Synchronicity: Congrats!<br /> Baby boy arrived on his due date (the 13th) via water birth. :) We are both healthy and happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2780820 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:15:47 +0000 FancyGem 2780820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He's here! Baby came on his due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2780307 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:00:43 +0000 azjax 2780307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: congratulations, I hope you all get some good rest!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2780306 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:00:11 +0000 azjax 2780306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB placed laminaria in my cervix this afternoon to physically dilate me for a VBAC friendly induction (prostaglandins not allowed for VBAC at my hospital). Holy cow they hurt going in and I've been miserable with horrible cramps and sporadic contractions since. Things seem to be slowing down now, which makes sense because it's been about 6h since they were placed and most of the dilation should be completed. I report to L&amp;D at 5am for removal and pitocin and what I hope will be a glorious epidural!!! Baby soon, one way or another!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2780130 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:37:18 +0000 Synchronicity 2780130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never updated hellobee! Baby girl arrived on her due date (so punctual) on the 14th! We are home and everyone is healthy and happy (and so, so sleepy). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2779317 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:03:27 +0000 LBee 2779317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@azjax: Oh fun! Feel free to wall me with any questions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2779312 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:40:51 +0000 azjax 2779312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: congratulations! Hoping for a VBAC as well over here. Hope your recovery is smooth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2779151 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 06:30:46 +0000 LBee 2779151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! Baby girl arrived via successful VBAC. We're both doing great and I'm thrilled to not be pregnant anymore. </p> <p>Good luck everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2778658 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:03:29 +0000 azjax 2778658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FancyGem: good luck, mama!!! Baby will be in your arms soon :goodluck: :boy: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2778437 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:50:57 +0000 FancyGem 2778437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chanzi: I thought that I was the only one getting annoyed with all of the questions. I know that people mean well, but I don't think they realize how frustrated we feel.</p> <p>@azjax: I hope everything goes well at your appointment.</p> <p>I'm having a long and slow "labor". Still not considered active labor even though my contractions are pretty close. I'm starting to wonder if this baby wants to be born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2778435 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:33:12 +0000 azjax 2778435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My due date isn't until the 20th but I've had a few high blood pressure readings and some glucose in my urine :sad: . I'll be seeing my OB on Thursday morning to weigh options for induction. I am hoping for a VBAC, but Cytotec and Cervadil are not an option for me so hopefully my cervix will be favorable or I go into labor on my own!! I've had loads of Braxton Hicks and some low, period crampy like contractions so I'm hopeful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2778313 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:00:13 +0000 chanzi 2778313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else had a baby yet? My due date was the 2nd but I'm still waiting! I've had some prodromal labor which I never experienced with my first two pregnancies (babies were born just after their due dates). I'm having an ultrasound to check amniotic fluid levels today or tomorrow and a follow up appointment with non-stress test afterwards. I'm not especially uncomfortable but I'm tired of waiting and tired of people asking how I'm doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2777066 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:12:22 +0000 azjax 2777066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coleycam: congratulations!!! Way to power through a stalled labor, mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2777056 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:10:12 +0000 FancyGem 2777056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coleycam: That's awesome! Congrats!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2776848 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 07:55:42 +0000 coleycam 2776848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone! Baby Mia Rose is here :happy: Here's her birth story:</p> <p> After being induced with cervadil over night Thursday into Friday, I dilated one cm. After they used pitocin and I dilated to 2 cm, so they broke my water around 11am. They slowly upped my pitocin throughout the day with those contractions getting super close and unbearable.... </p> <p>At 4, my doctor checked me and I hadn't dilated at all! I just HAD to get an epidural upon hearing because I couldn't believe I had no progress and the pain was crazy. It was a godsend. However, 2 hrs later still no progress... My doctor told me that I had 2 options, to get the c section or to repeat the whole process with cervadil overnight because I was reaching max pitocin dosage. I was so upset and frustrated with my body and her (my blood pressure was completely normal my entire hospital stay, which is why we induced!) </p> <p>My nurse was PHENOMENAL. She said that those weren't my only choices and she was going to get me my vaginal birth. The doctor came in around 7 pm, and checked me... I went from a 2 to a 7 in under an hour! She emptied my bladder to help baby drop and then felt I was fully dilated! It was a miracle and had me start pushing right away. After about 3-4 pushes, she had me stop and got prepped. After 3 more rounds of pushing, the baby crowned and on the next push shed be here.... </p> <p>Then my contractions stopped. It was like bad sitcom as we all awkwardly stood there staring at eachother. She asked if I wanted to try anyway after a few minutes and baby girl was here! 20 mins of pushing and she arrived at 7:30 on the dot. She's been the sweetest little thing since joining us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2776845 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 07:43:50 +0000 coleycam 2776845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ssmom: Thank you you! and Congrats! I didn't realize you did end up having yours already (it is a strange cooncidence!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2776743 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 16:59:00 +0000 ssmom 2776743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coleycam: hope everything went well! What a coincidence we both had the same due date and ended up with September babies! Keep me posted and stay in touch :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2776658 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:12:38 +0000 FancyGem 2776658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coleycam: Good luck! I hope everything went well. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2776652 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:30:08 +0000 FancyGem 2776652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ssmom: Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2776147 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 23:17:32 +0000 azjax 2776147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck and let us know how goes! Can't wait to hear all about your new little one! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2017-moms/page/10#post-2776101 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:31:09 +0000 coleycam 2776101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey girls! I just wanted to let you know I'm no longer an October mom :( I'm being induced tomorrow (which is totally exciting and terrifying at the same time!) My blood pressure has just kept slowly rising, despite not showing any other preeclampsia symptoms during testing. My doctor wants to get baby out while we're both still healthy and the blood pressure doesn't turn into anything else. I can't wait to meet her, but I'm so scared of being in the hospital (I'm always a baby about doctor-related things). Wish me luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775657 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:24:51 +0000 Synchronicity 2775657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ssmom: wow, congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775654 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:18:28 +0000 ssmom 2775654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! Looks like I'm now a September mama. I was due Oct 12 with DD2 and had a false alarm last weekend (where I found out I was 4cm). Exactly one week later, this past Sunday I started having cramps at 11:55pm. We monitored them for an hour and they definitely became longer and stronger. Got to the hospital at 1:20am and baby was born at 1:27am. No time for epidural or even an IV, and my doula missed the birth! But baby is healthy and my recovery is going well. Wishing you all the best!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775653 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:14:58 +0000 FancyGem 2775653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: You can add them to your smoothies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775530 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:20:56 +0000 LBee 2775530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@azjax: I've been meaning to ask - you mentioned your doctor is willing to induce with a VBAC, right? Is he willing to use pitocin? I'm still trying to decide on a VBAC and I feel like a hot mess. </p> <p>@Synchronicity: Dates are disgusting. I need to find a way to hide them in food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775495 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:49:36 +0000 azjax 2775495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love dates but it's hard to eat many of them everyday! Too much of a good thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775471 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:42:18 +0000 FancyGem 2775471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: I am eating Medjool dates. I heard they taste better than the other ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775443 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:15:49 +0000 Synchronicity 2775443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@azjax: ugh, I am eating dates too and I think they are gross! Hope they are worth it! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775442 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:11:54 +0000 FancyGem 2775442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: Good luck to you too! </p> <p>@azjax: I keep forgetting to eat my dates everyday. Between all of the supplements that my midwife has me taking and preparing for the baby. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-watch#post-2775439 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:22:18 +0000 azjax 2775439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So close!!!! I'm eating my dates and hoping for a VBAC. We have an ultrasound on Wednesday to check the position and size of the baby. </p>