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@coopsmama: Well there is a reason they say babies are supposed to have a 40 week gestational period right? So I think that makes sense. I need to remind myself that if baby is doing well in there it's good for him to go the full amount!

But I am considering trying for a 3rd trimester winter baby next time, haha

Outing myself to say GOOD LUCK, July mamas!!

@HLK208: OK, I have to tell you that you were in my dream last night, SO random. But it was your screen name on HB that flashed in my head, and you were updating about having contractions like every few minutes. And then I dreamed I was having contractions, and my hubby was like maybe you were? I'm thinking no but it was a weird restless sleep for sure.

@princessandthebee: hahaha!! That's too funny! HB people pop up in my dreams sometimes too, it's okay!

@runnerd: hugs I know it's scary. It was even scary for me last time. There's been a lot of successful induction stories, even on HB where mom's haven't been dilated before (I wasn't). Pitocin is strong stuff and as soon as my water broke, things moved along fine! Hoping it goes smoothly! I can't wait to "meet" baby F!

Thanks for all the thoughts and positivity guys! Currently hanging out, had an epidural and man. That's awesome. When it works anyway- the first time they put it in it didn't work, which was horrifying. They redid it and now I feel great. When they checked me to put the epidural in I was at 7cm, completely effaced, and my water isn't broken yet. They also JUST realized I'm gbs positive so we are hoping she waits until seven before coming so we can get both doses of penicillin in. Really irritated the doctor didn't tell us this information two weeks ago, but it is what it is.

@runnerd: I'm sorry girl. But I'm also still hoping for a very smooth induction, I think it's very possible! OB's tend to be/speak overly cautious just in case!

@lauraeabel: That's annoying you guys just found out about the gbs, hope she waits and gets her meds! Can't wait for the next update, thanks for thinking of us!

@HLK208: @princessandthebee: @lauraeabel: thanks for the encouragement guys - I got to just be go with the flow when I head to hospital

@lauraeabel: wow can't believe the GBS message wasn't passed along! ahhh not much longer now!!

Guys!!! The 12th is not only a full moon but a supermoon. It's when the moon is closest to the earth all year. It's said that if a woman is close to her due date that the gravitational pull will make her water break! it's probably a silly myth but my mom has worked in hospitals for 30+ years and has said every night when there's a full moon, it's nuts. They get super busy and L&D is under staffed on supermoon nights!

@HLK208: Maybe we'll all just give birth that night and wrap up the July thread a bit early? That'd be crazy if several of us delivered then! Interesting. I have never heard of a supermoon before!

@HLK208: Oh, and even better - I forgot to add that baby was not posterior at this appt so my uncomfortable inversion must have worked at the chiropractor! Thank God.

@LemonLong: So glad they are on top of things and that she will be healthy because of it! I hope your induction goes smoothly for a second time!

@coopsmama: yay!!! That's so awesome. I hope labor is quick for you (um, but not as quick as the video we saw this morning).

@hlk208: Just jumping over from September to say that I totally went into labor with LO #1 during a full moon. I delivered her at 40 +3 after having no progress at all at my 40w appt. I absolutely believe the full moon had something to do with it! So...fx that it works for you all!

@princessandthebee: yes!!! The GoPro video. Omg.

@HLK208: OK not to freak you out, but that was her third kid! Do you think you'll have plenty of time or do you have fast labors?!?

I'm exhausted so I haven't caught up with everyone's news yet- I promise tomorrow! But wanted to let everyone know Eliza Delaney showed up at 8:26 tonight. She's 8lbs 3oz, 20 inches, and has a ridiculous head of hair she got straight from her dad. We're all doing great!

@HLK208: That video was seriously traumatizing to me. I don't know why but it shook me up! I will definitely be heading to the hospital with plenty of time to spare this go around!

@lauraeabel: So sweet!! Congratulations mama! I'm so thrilled that everything went well for you and that you're all healthy following delivery! Get some rest! Welcome baby Eliza!

@lauraeabel: I saw on Facebook too! So many congrats, she's beautiful!

@princessandthebee: Yes, definitely too close to our due dates but also for me...I had to transport to the hospital with my first while in transition. It was awful. I do not recommend it! It was easily the worst and most painful part of the entire labor and delivery. My husband even broke down and about started sobbing during that car ride apparently - he told me afterwards. I was completely out of it and had no clue! I really felt that woman's fear and pain. She was incredibly brave!

Eta - I, however, did not just safely sit in the car seat like she did. This is so dangerous but for the entire car ride I would sit in the seat, I remember, and then during each contraction (every minute at that point) would turn around and perch on the seat (while we were driving!!!) and lean my head over the seat. Hands and knees was the only position that worked for me during labor so I was trying to replicate that while in the car. Back labor is so intense! But seriously, super dangerous!

@LovelyPlum: thanks lady!