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Nova is a week old today. Anybody else have the week/months blankets?

@psw27: @lilteacherbee: Thank you ladies! Fingers crossed he feels great tomorrow for the Easter bunny

@MissLace: With DS1 I had contractions like that in the morning that then kind of fizzled to maybe 15 min apart, but they never stopped entirely. By noon they'd ramped back up again and at that point they hurt! So I guess my opinion is it could very well mean something is soon, but not quite yet

DS1 wanted snuggles today and kept pushing DS2 to the side of my belly so he could get comfy. I ended up with a super lopsided belly, which was quite uncomfortable, but I loved having my boys together and close! Can't wait to snuggle them both for real

Well we're home! Most of you know I had an appointment on Wednesday the 12th for both ultrasound and a membrane sweep. I was so emotional that day because everyone around me got their babies and I was 10 days past due and just DONE.

In the ultrasound they noted low fluids (AFI) but didn't tell me, just told me to immediately go up to the midwives and ask to see one. Panicked and alone, I went up and started balling at the receptionist. She immediately took me back to a room where I texted my husband to let him know something is happening and he may need to leave work soon. The midwife on call came in, asked me how I was and again, I broke down crying saying I was done. She informed me "yes you are, you're not going home today." and told me what was happening and told me to tell my husband (B) to come in, I would be induced that day.

At 3pm pitocin was started and I was in the hospital officially checked in with my husband by my side. By 8, my mom came and stayed until 10pm. That's when the contractions really started. I labored, got dilated to 10, 100% effaced without an epidural. We started pushing at 4am and pushed for 2 hours when W (son) heart rate started dropping. This is all filled in from B, my mind was in coping phase. W's heart rate I guess dropped down to 53 with pushes and immediately the room filled with over 16 staff members from nurses, OBs, pediatricians, respiratory therapists etc. I remember looking and seeing people and thinking "something I happening". The OB immediately wanted to go to a c section, my midwife said no, stepped off to the side and had a not so quiet discussion. Meanwhile I was being flipped in all different positions getting W's heart rate back up.

It was finally discussed with B that we can go for an epidural and a drug to stop contractions or go for a c section. He knew what I wanted and agreed to the epidural for me. I had an epidural inserted at 655 am and was then told to rest. At 8:30 am with contractions stopped I was put back on pitocin to get contractions going again.

By 10am I was rested, had an epidural and began pushing again. I pushed for 4 hours with the midwife attempting to turn W (sunny side up) and she finally did. At 3 hours his heart rate started dropping again, into the 90s with each push and it was determined his heart rate was not coming back as quickly as before. The new OB on call was there the entire time, she helped me push, knew my desires and tried everything. We finally had a discussion, B, midwife, OB, myself, and charge nurse about what our options were at that point: try the vaccuum once then emergency c section (he already had a cone head) or c section now. I cried so hard, and my midwife was so amazing. So so amazing. My husband supported any decision I had but highly suggested the c section as he knew a emergency was the worst of my fears. At 1:50pm I finally agreed and I was immediately prepped for surgery.

W was born in less than 20 minutes with his cord wrapped around his neck twice, and his hands in his eye sockets causing some bruising) hi head was hitting my pelvic bone every time I pushed bevause he had also flipped sunny side up again. And although his birth didn't go the way I wanted it to, I am so glad I chose the midwives and they listened. My husband has been my biggest supporter and my rock. I can't imagine doing this without him!

@littleblessings: happy one week Nova!

@mrsmacSLP: wow! What a story! I'm so glad everyone is healthy and happy!

Went to the doctor today cause I thought my water might be leaking but they said it's just normal late preggo stuff! Hoping the guy stays put until Tuesday!

@JennyPenny: yeah, chronically leaking other stuff isn't quite as lovely. So fun. I'm glad I went in for peace of mind but yeah.

@bubblegum: Woohoo! I am definitely feeling all the things already. I'm going to work this morning, mostly just to maximize my post-baby leave. I don't really have much to do. Then I have my pre-op appointments at 2:30!

@mrsmacSLP: this sounds a lot like my.first birth! Hope you're doing ok. I had a heck of a recovery after. Glad baby is here safe!!!

@JennyPenny: @bubblegum: woohoo! Babies tomorrow! ️

@ValentineMommy: Same here! Mine's at 1:30 tomorrow so just over 24 hrs from now!! I did a few productive things at work today (cleaning my inbox, setting up out-of-office emails) and now I'm just killing time until my pre-op appointment this afternoon.

@ValentineMommy: Yeah, I feel so lame not doing anything but we've had so much time to prepare there isn't much that needs to be done...

@ValentineMommy: @psw27: @MapleMoose: @JennyPenny: @bubblegum: @lilteacherbee: @justjules:

We're doing great! Having some trouble with latching but apparently I have flat nipples. We're using a shield and it helps but I made an appointment with a lactation consultant to see if we can get back to nursing without. Definitely a life saver though.

I'm doing okay, mentally Ive been doing well. My husband is still such a supporter which is huge. our dogs adjusted well, but my in laws are a huge participator in that transition.

@JennyPenny: when you update the list again, W's Birthday is 4/13.

Wishing you all the best! I can't wait to see more babes!

Just wrapped up my pre-admission testing. I feel well-informed about what to expect and I think I'll be able to get skin-to-skin quickly which was really important. Sounds like I'll be bed-bound and food-free until Wed morning which seems like a long time but oh well. Daycare also called to say that DS1 seemed quiet and "off" today. Fingers crossed we can make this go well for him!

@MOMTOLITTLEB: tomorrow's gonna be a busy, exciting day We haven't officially settled on a name either so baby boy may be nameless for a while too. Im excited to hear your news tomorrow - especially since you're our only team green mama!

He's here! My scheduled induction went smoothly yesterday. Labored for 12 hours and he was born with 3 just pushes. The pitocin was causing stacked contractions but I sailed through pain-free with an epidural.
Born 4/17 at 7pm, 7 lbs 14 oz

@ValentineMommy: hope you are okay and made it to your csection- good luck!!

@MOMTOLITTLEB: good luck today! @JennyPenny: and you too!

So many babies!

@MapleMoose: congratulations!! So sweet!!

@MapleMoose: congratulations! Glad everything went smoothly! What a cutie!

@MOMTOLITTLEB: @bubblegum: Thinking of you ladies today! Good luck

@MapleMoose: Yay, congratulations!

Can't wait to see all these babies soon! I'm so glad April is finally taking off with births! Lol.