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Juliette arrived yesterday at 3:12pm! I ended up not needing to be induced because I was in labor by the time I had my induction. It was a very long difficult labor, I ended up with an infection and the cord was wrapped around her body. We’re both good now though and should go home tomorrow. We’re bringing our older daughter by to meet her later so hopefully that goes ok.

@EBSC: this is my dream labour scenario lol early morning and then dropping our daughter at daycare and then having new baby by lunch

@Aria: congratulations !!!!!I'm glad to hear that the induction was not needed after all ! How far along were u?
Sorry to hear it was long and hard you will be so glad it's over.

I'm 38 + 4 today. Have tried walking , sex and accupuncture. No sign of baby !

Dr has offered me an induction next Monday (I will be 39 + 4). I'm hoping baby comes on their own before then. If it hasn't I think I'll prob take the offer of induction. My anxiety levels around having another still born are high. Plus it will make child care plans easier.

I've made appts for most days this week (hair , massage , accupuncture) thinking that Murphy's law, I'll go into labour and have to cancel at least one of them!

Anyone else still waiting with me ?

@MilPA: do you mind sharing why you would choose induction at 40 weeks ? I can't make up my mind about it !

38 weeks on Tuesday, dr apt on Friday. He agreed to a sweep on Friday since I have started to dilate (1-2cm) and he said 70% effaced. And he offered induction at 39 weeks since I am ama and the baby is so big. I said sounds good so hoping it happened on its own by then but if not looks like baby will have an eviction date. Sure will make child care easier! The BH are messing with me basically every evening. Was able to time them at 6 minutes apart (even some closer) for over an hour but nothing gets more intense. Once I go to bed they pretty much disappear.

Harrison made his arrival this past Sunday at 39+5 days. Had a membrane sweep Friday and felt nothing, then started with mild contractions Sunday morning. After dropping the girls off at my in-laws, baby boy came after 6 hrs of labor and 10 mins of pushing. The fastest l+d of all my pregnancies.

Post-party healing is going relatively ok except I developed post-parting preeclampsia (which I read only 25% of women get) 2 days post birth and now on high blood pressure meds and being monitored.

@lavender: Congrats!! I’m sorry about the pre eclampsia. Dealing with unexpected complications can be so hard.

How’s everyone else doing? Recovery for me this time has been a thousand times better than last time thank goodness. Struggling a little with breastfeeding though because I think Juliette has a lip tie just like her big sister and it just causes so much pain. Trying to decide if we should pursue getting it clipped or not.

I’m getting excited for everyone having their babes! Here I sit still pregnant and more uncomfortable by the day! Counting down to the due date for induction but hoping she picks her own birthday before then!

Well, a lot has changed since my last post! Lucy Adelaide was born at 4:53 pm on St Patrick’s Day about 40 minutes after getting to the hospital! We’ve made it through our first night and I’m glad to be on the other side!

@MilPA: Congrats!! She’s beautiful!

@MilPA: congratulations!! Yay she is beautiful !! So quick.

I decided against induction yesterday. I see the Dr on the 21st , my due date.
I guess induction will be rescheduled for Monday 25th ,but I hope baby comes before then !

@pinkb: it might just be us left ?!

@EmmaNZ: I was wondering if you’d decided on an induction today. I struggled with the decision too and also decided to at least go to 40 weeks. I will say though, I felt such a huge sense of relief once the induction was scheduled and it made the last couple days so much more bearable. And in the end I didn’t even need it, so even better! Hope your baby comes soon!!

@MilPA: congratulations! Love the name

@pinkb: hello hello ! I'm good. Officially 1 daylate ! Saw the ob yesterday. Only a finger tip dilated , sigh , was a bit discouraging. Have tentatively booked induction for next Tues , I'll be 40 + 5.

That's very very exciting all the very best for your induction !! How far along will you be ? I hope it goes really smoothly. Keep is updated

@pinkb: Good luck tomorrow! I hope everything goes smoothly!

@EmmaNZ: Exciting! I hope the induction goes well!

@pinkb: congratulations !!! I love the name !! What a cutie.
Thanks for sharing your story it is encouraging

I think I'm the last lady standing !!

@pinkb: congratulations! Glad the induction went well, she’s beautiful!

@Aria: gorgeous!!

Our sweet boy arrived this morning! The induction was super quick. Had prostin gel inserted at 5.30. Waters broke spontaneously at 9.15. contractions consistently picked up from there. Used the gas and air / moaning to work thru each one. By the time I asked for the epi it was too late ! Started pushing at 1am which was long hard work. Baby boy was born at 2.30. 3.9 kgs / 8 lb 6 oz. Had a second degree tear.

After I was all stitched up had a scary hemorrhage and needed emergency surgery under GA . Feeling very tired, worn out and happy

@EmmaNZ: Congrats!! I’m impressed you made it though without the epi. I hope you’re feeling better, the hemorrhage sounds scary.

@lavender: currently trapped under my one month old napping! She’s growing just fine and had a good checkup yesterday. Sleeps about 5 hours then 4 at night but during the day... she seems to do better sleeping on me right now so I’m trying to just go with it for now.