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@Dandelion - I think you are AMAZING - I only joined HB after you went through your loss so I only know what I've gathered from this thread and others I've stumbled across, but I just think you must be the strongest, more resilient person in the world. My thoughts are with you today and are seriously taking my mind off my waiting doldrums.

Speaking of waiting!! Still not much going on here at 40w5d. I lost another huge bit of mucous this morning after some serious and regular cramping last night...still came to nothing but I guess its good that stuff is still happening. I have a midwife appointment today for another S & S, we'll see if it yields any results! One thing thats a bit new is that my appetite has seriously dwindled - I don't feel sick exactly but I just don't and haven't felt like eating for about 24 hrs. I'm forcing toast and fruit down, because I know I will eventually need the energy, but blegh.

@debbiei8: & @fussygal: We are still on hold, I talked with the charge nurse this afternoon and they are super under staffed today. She asked if it was ok to call any time and we said sure, so we are still on the list, and just trying to be patient. Trying for a date night tonight since tomorrow is our 4th anniversary and I may be in the hospital for it- otherwise if we don't get the call we will be walking him out at the zoo where we got married I cleaned the garage out again today even further than I did 2 weeks ago- just keep trying to get things moving!

@ScarletBegonia: You aren't the only one, my contractions get really annoying at night, I get my hopes up, then go to bed and they calm down again until the next night. Even "havin' a little fun" while executed surprisingly well, doesn't do what I was hoping for labor. Mucous just keeps dropping, but not enough apparently. One of my bff's growing up had her due date go by this weekend, so you really and truly aren't the only one- I REALLY hope you get to be the next one!!

@ScarletBegonia: I hope the S&S helped and you are in labor right now

@lemondrop: any news? Hopefully baby just decides to come on his own before they can get you in!

@fussygal: I think it's still good for everyone to have it in paper, but it sounds like you are delivering at a place that fits you well! I didn't do a birth plan...the biggest thing I want is skin to skin/breastfeeding right away. I don't really have much a plan past that...I just want to go with the flow. I mainly just want to avoid a c-section, but I won't be that upset if I end up with one either. Luckily my hospital seems right on track with my desires as well!

So.... I'm at the point where I can no longer sit upright without almost always being in tears from the pain of her being so low. Induction is scheduled for the 25th. I feel guilty and relieved.

@BabyBoecksMom: I hope that you get relief soon! It is good that you now have an end date. Perhaps your DH could get you a prenatal massage to help ease the pain... They are wonderful.

@lemondrop: Hope your LO gets a move on soon!

Hope more babes start arriving soon!

Had my 39 week appt today. The midwives were too busy to do a stretch and sweep because lots of babes are being born I guess? Kind of super annoying. My next appt isn't until 40+2 so they will try to fit me in over the next couple days for a membrane sweep.

I've been crampy for days and today I had more than usual.. but none right now. I also *think* I could have lost some of my mucus plug?? Saw it in the toilet, but it was white. Not sure if that's the right colour or not!! lol So glamorous!

@autumnlove: thanks!

@BabyBoecksMom: don't feel guilty! Glad you have an end in sight, but hoping she comes before then anyway

@debbiei8: @Mrs. Champagne: yay for mucus plugs!! <---- weirdest sentence I've ever typed maybe?

@ScarletBegonia: congrats!!!!! He looks perfect. Seriously so cute!!!

@ScarletBegonia: oh how handsome! Congrats!!!

@ScarletBegonia: ohhhh, congrats!!!!!!

Thinking about you ladies and sending you labor vibes! These last weeks are so hard.

@ScarletBegonia: oh my is he a cute baby! Congrats, can't wait to hear his story

@Bao: congrats again! Leah had been sleeping great but has been up pretty much all night for 2 nights now I'm not sure how to fix it.

@Dandelion: just catching up on the thread and wanted to give you big cyber hugs. I can't imagine how hard it was to get through the anniversary of S. Your story always makes me appreciate the sleepless nights. You are one strong momma

@ScarletBegonia: Congrats!! He's absolutely adorable!

@Mrs. Champagne: he hasn't been hiccupping. These days he likes to stick a limb right out the side of my belly lol.

Maybe he just flip flops lol.

I started a labor in progress thread too, but also wanted to update here Thundercats are GO! We'll probably be late tonight or early tomorrow since the hospital is slammed, but he's on his way!

Wishing everyone left tons of luck, I know how discouraging all this can be!

@lemondrop: Good Luck!!! <--- I wished this on your other thread but it doesn't hurt to say again! Can't wait to "meet" your LO.

@Mrs. Champagne: I am sure your LO will be here soon enough!

Lots of babies the past few days! Our hospital was completely full as well which the staff was saying was crazy. Must be something in the air

Everitt Liam H. was born at 9:48pm on 3/14/14 weighing 7lbs 4oz and 21 inches long. We are doing great!

You ladies have been awesome, I appreciate you all more than you know. Tons of delivery dust to you still waiting!

@lemondrop: he's so cute!

I have had more painful contractions since yesterday evening (after DH and I decided to try to speed things along). They aren't very regular though. Breathing through them is helping, but I'm not sure I actually have to breathe through them, although I have been doing it automatically so maybe I do need the breathing? I've also had some bloody mucus since yesterday evening. I'm almost positive I lost the majority of my plug Thursday afternoon and have had more mucus discharge since then. I'm kinda hoping we get to go in today! Hopefully the hospital isn't too busy with the full moon today!