https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:42:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313621 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:47:52 +0000 lovehoneybee 313621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hang in there sweets, and try to get some rest while you can! You'll have your little bambino in no time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313613 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:38:50 +0000 hilsy85 313613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: yay for progress! fingers crossed that baby makes an appearance this weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313496 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:47:49 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 313496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: that is similar to my story. I was terrified of the pitocin and it ended up going super smooth. You will have to keep us updated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313489 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:46:21 +0000 sorrycharlie 313489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I did have a membrane sweep on Monday, and I was 1-2 and 20%. Then today, Thursday, I'm a solid 3! She said I'm still not really effaced but that she could easily get 2 fingers in and could feel the bag of water. So I'm hoping that does something, even though she didn't technically do a membrane sweep today!</p> <p>@Mrsdaredevil: well, my OB made it sound that way on Monday - they're calling tomorrow to schedule me an induction on Tuesday 10/2. She said they're doing that in the case that I don't go into labor over the weekend, I won't have to (hopefully) wait any longer than exactly 41 weeks if we were to wait longer to schedule it. But she said, "I don't bet in this business - but if I did, I'd say you'll have her by this weekend" so I'm reeeeally hoping to avoid an induction! She also said because I'm already at a 3, they'd just start the pitocin and skip the cervadil stuff (I think?).</p> <p>@Thehistoryofus: that's good!! you hear these horror stories about pitocin so I'm a little nervous if she doesn't come on her own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313220 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:47:40 +0000 T.H.O.U. 313220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I wasn't technically "favorable" for induction but it went really well for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313200 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:42:09 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 313200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I was induced and had a super positive experience. In fact, I just wrote a post about it. I could e-mail you a copy if you'd like to read it!<br /> I think I am a bit behind--are you getting induced for sure? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313185 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:36:07 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 313185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: maybe ask for a membrane sweep....that should get things going since your post-term. I asked my OB for one last week and she refused because she said it might through me right into labor. So, it may for you!<br /> @zippylef: wow, just wanted to say you are the poster child for inductions without previous dilation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313116 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:13:13 +0000 loveisstrange 313116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Our bodies are tricky like that. :) Not being effaced does not mean it will fail. I was convinced I was doomed also because I had made no progress, but my induction went pretty quick. 8 hours from the start of the pitocin until I was 10cm. (I was 40+6, btw)</p> <p>I did end up laboring for a long time after I was fully dilated, but that was due to some other complications that had nothing to do with being induced. I think my final tally was 15.5 hours of active labor. I feel like my recovery was really quick, to be honest... and that's even with an episiotomy, the use of forceps, a hemorrhage and a few other things thrown in there. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313107 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:08:16 +0000 sorrycharlie 313107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: wow! that does give me hope..I was so nervous that not effacing meant I'd end up with a failed induction/c section. not that I'm against a CS...whatever gets her out, but I've heard recovery is tougher if you labored for a long time versus an earlier c-sec (not that I have any clue!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313104 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:06:45 +0000 loveisstrange 313104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: When I went in for my induction, my cervix was still totally thick and long also and I was not dilated at all. I dilated really quickly. They did Cervadil at 9pm. Started pitocin at 4am. By 6am-ish, I was 2-3cm but not effaced. At 9am, I was fully effaced and at 12, I was 10cm and ready to push. Just trying to give you a little hope. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313101 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:05:37 +0000 autumnlove 313101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Yay for progress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313096 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:03:07 +0000 prettylizy 313096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: good luck!! it's time to meet that baby already! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-313094 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:02:11 +0000 sorrycharlie 313094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: you're so sweet! I ate 3 cups of pineapple and general tso's chicken last night for dinner. then afterward (I think coincidence!) I started losing my mucus plug (wasn't 100% sure but google made me think yes). then today I lost a LOT more..like, 1/2 cup worth. so I called the OB to double check normal and they want me to get checked today instead of waiting until my appt tomorrow..so at the very least, moving my internal up a day might bring some progress!! my fingers are crossed :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-312219 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:13:43 +0000 pastemoo 312219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How are you feeling today? I hope you're doing well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress/page/2#post-311092 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:18:53 +0000 MusicaV 311092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Yes, I had a vaginal delivery. The first trip out went pretty well. He started screaming, so I had to BF while waiting for the pediatrician. He slept the whole time we were in the store. We just put a blanket over the car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-310050 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:48:24 +0000 pastemoo 310050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I don't know. I was fully effaced when they pitocin augmented my too-slow labor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309833 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:33:53 +0000 sorrycharlie 309833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: I have no birth plan, I've always been just whatever works to get her out..but the closer it gets the more I'm terrified that an induction won't work! Especially since the OB said while I'm 1-2, my cervix is still as long as a "normal" one that isn't supposed to be effacing. I hope that isn't a bad sign that I'll fail an induction :/</p> <p>@Amelieisme: hmm, I was thinking of doing freezer meals but my grandmother is insisting on bringing us food. I might make some anyway though because I'm a superrrr picky eater! Then at least I'll have "comfort" food when I'm not feeling so hot afterward!</p> <p>@TurtleDoves: oh my gosh..and the worst is that my grandmother's birthday is october 1 (monday) which sounds so mean, but she's legit nuts. and she's been screeching all along that I should "go late" so they can share a birthday. I'd rather stick a fork in my eye!! LOL</p> <p>@MusicaV: aw, thank you! is no driving for 2 weeks with vaginal? I'm going to go nuts :) how'd the first trip out go? did strangers come close? I know I'm going to want to get out but my family is trying to put the fear of god into me about germs..</p> <p>@skipra: oh wow! usually I don't bother trying to O because I just have so much back pain it doesn't work but I'm so desperate at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309530 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:06:38 +0000 skipra 309530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry you are so uncomfortable. Your baby girl must just be very happy with her current home. I've heard that sex with O 3 times a day for 3 days can really get things going especially once you're officially due. In any case you only have a short amount of time left, even if it doesn't feel that way. Good luck, I'll be think lots of spontaeous labor thoughts for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309510 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:59:28 +0000 MusicaV 309510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you. I agree that inductions suck. The only advice I can give you is get out of the house and drive somewhere I'm not supposed to drive for two weeks, and the only place I've been is the pediatrician and a quick trip to Target afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309478 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:48:43 +0000 Minnie_Girl 309478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>40 weeks sounds like damn good progress to me! Don't let the OB get you down, you'll be going any day now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309424 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:22:53 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 309424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: STOP SAYING THAT! It is *NOT* going to be in October...heavens no....no ...no...you will go into labor. October better not try to sneak in while you're still pregnant. Go with the sapphire polish and don't let those thoughts get into your head:) Come oooooon baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309389 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:11:46 +0000 mrsjyw 309389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hang in there!!!! thinking of you and hoping baby comes on her own ASAP!!!!! XOXOXO </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309377 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:05:02 +0000 Amelieisme 309377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in your shoes in late July. It sucks! I never progressed...super frustrating! I ended up getting a c section at 41 weeks, but I had a big baby...I didn't want to be induced and my OB gave me the option so I chose a planned c section over induction. Anyway, I feel for you! </p> <p>My advice is to cook some freeze-friendly meals. They are sooo nice to have on hand during those early weeks. I made a few baked zitis, taco soup, chicken pot pie, casseroles, chili. It occupied my time while I waited! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309173 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:01:05 +0000 SAHM0811 309173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>***labor dust***</p> <p>hope you meet her soon!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309172 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:00:55 +0000 pastemoo 309172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought I would go nuts waiting, too. The day I went to the hospital, I was less than 1cm dilated....<br /> So don't let that part discourage you!<br /> And inductions suck. I hope you go into labor on your own--and soon.</p> <p>And yes.... after a few days of no sleep in the hospital--you will sleep much better than the painful pregnancy sleep! Remember to enjoy that precious sleep when your LO is sleeping and on the outside. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309164 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:52:53 +0000 littlek 309164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hang in there!!! Hopefully you will meet you LO soon! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309159 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:49:00 +0000 sorrycharlie 309159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: lol I already forget the meaning of the word unfortunately!! I haven't slept in months..I'm still sick round the clock and toss and turn all night with hip pain. I'm actually looking forward to the little sleep I'll have being less painful!! :)</p> <p>@mrs. wagon: I'm so afraid that if I go with a sapphire blue I'll tempt fate to make her come in October! AHH! maybe I'll play safe with a pink on my toes..this child, man! I hope this isn't a preview of my future ;)</p> <p>@Mrsdaredevil: exactly! I sit in bed feeling totally, 100% normal and feel like I'm 20 weeks pregnant and not going to deliver any time soon. My husband kept saying that it's only my due date and I'm not a week late yet, but I just have a feeling it's going to go into October!! yeesh</p> <p>@tequiero21: they decided to do a 15-minute NST in the office after my appt, but she wasn't cooperating (only moved when they buzzed her with this thingy), but I think she was sleeping. Then they said it was either going to triage to take another, longer one or going to the Prenatal Diagnosis Center (I guess a step in between?). I went there and had another 30-minute one and she was fine (later in the day). They did a biophysical profile there, which was the NST and a short ultrasound to check fluid and placenta. The nurse said my placenta looks post-term with calcification (?) so I don't get whyyy with all this combined they are STILL going to make me wait a freakin' week!! I'm so discouraged and upset. As immature as that sounds. lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-309053 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:54:10 +0000 tequiero21 309053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>good luck! hope baby comes soooooooooooon! what happens if you "fail" a nst? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-308987 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:27:53 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 308987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I DON'T HAVE ANY ADVICE BECAUSE I KNOW HOW HORRIBLE THIS FEELING IS. I HAD HORRENDOUS ANXIETY WAITING FOR MY LITTLE ONE, I LITERALLY THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO GO CRAZY. I KNOW IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE IT NOW BUT YOUR BABY WILL BE HERE SO SOON AND YOU WILL BE WONDERING WHERE THE TIME HAS GONE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/40-weeks-amp-no-progress#post-308960 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:12:01 +0000 mrs. wagon 308960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I got a pedi less than 2 weeks after the last one, and a mani even though I never bother since I end up taking off the polish after a week or so (pet peeve when the polish doesn't cover the whole nail, and my nails grow SO fast). I had fun choosing the colors-- I did a sparkly ruby red on my toes for Lil Miss Wagon's birthstone (ruby), and a pale neutral pink on my fingers... the name of the color was "It's a Girl"! hehe. </p>