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My MIL just informed us she intends to sit in the waiting room all day Tuesday....even though my DH has told her multiple times that we don't want her there.
@MrsClownfish: yay for progress!
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@jetsa: I hope that doesn't happen to me. I would hate the pressure to perform. Hopefully your DH can get her to stay home.
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@evansjamie: he's tried everything. So I guess she'll just sit out there...and rot. I'm not letting her in to see the babe before my parents who are listening to our requests.
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@jetsa: I don't want anyone in the waiting room either. My mom is like your MIL, but she wants to be in the room with us, and that's NOT happening.
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@jetsa: We faced some resistance ourselves about visiring rules we had set and in the end today ended up full of visits which stressed me out. However in the end you're just too tired and too happy to care. I'd let her sit in the waiting room but I think you may end up inviting her in sooner than you think.
AFM, we're now doing great with breast feeding but the labor unit is so busy I'm having trouble getting care in a reasonable time frame. It's kind of frustrating.
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@evansjamie: I'm surprised its not my mom I'm complaining about, but she's been amazing.
@marionberry: the hell is we told her we'd call her when babe was born and she would be welcome then. She's 15 mins away why can't she just wait, I don't want her in the waiting room all day and the avg length of labor with pitocin is 12 hours its not going to be quick! Boo on waiting on care! That's horrible!
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We are having the same waiting room issues. I'm just planning on telling the nurses that DH is the only non hospital person allowed in the room until I say otherwise. Then I'm just going to pretend that nobody is out there.
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@Meltini: I'm sorry it just sucks. My DH will be stuck on the ward all day too, which pisses me off. If he needs to go get food, it shouldn't be a royal inquisition.
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@jetsa: Can you take a bunch of snacks for your husband so he won't have to leave your room? I'm also planning on keeping my phone off so nobody can bother us or ask too many questions. And like @Meltini said, I'm planning to use the nurses to keep people other than my husband out of the room.
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@evansjamie: we bought snacks tonight, so hopefully.
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Ugh nobody should have to deal with annoying family who just won't listen to your wishes! I hope you ladies get some awesome nurses who put their bodyguard hats on for you!
We ended up making a trip to L&D tonight because bub wasn't moving much at all (3 movements in one hour, they want 10 in an hour plus the fact that usually we hit 10 in about 15-20 mins!). So we got there and when they put the monitor on, they couldn't hear a heartbeat and looked at each other and I swear my heart stopped. I have never felt that way in my entire life. Thank God that they found it quickly after that, but it was the scariest 10 seconds of my life. For the first 45 mins or so they weren't too thrilled about his heart rate, especially because they'd given me ice water, but then one of the nurses thought to try some apple juice and it woke him right up! They continued monitoring for a while after that and all looked good so we finally went home. I just can't wait for him to be here on the outside so that I can just look at him and know he's ok.
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@MamaMagpie: oh you poor thing!! That must have been so scary!!! I know exactly what you mean though. I had a massive panic attack this morning, paranoid that something would happen to him. Sometimes I just can't get out of my head what happened to my sister. I can't wait to hold him in my arms and know that he'll be ok. We just have to have faith in our bodies, they will come when the time is right.
hugs.
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@marionberry: Sorry you're having trouble getting care- do you know when you'll get to come home? Really happy to hear BF is going so well for you though!! How was your first night as a mama, did you get any sleep?
@MamaMagpie: Oh gosh, so glad baby is ok! That must have been quite a scare! I'm interested they have told you they want you to feel 10+ movements in an hour... I don't think my girl has ever moved that much, especially now she hardly has room. As long as she moves at all within each 2hr period I just figure she's ok. Yesterday I did start keeping a log of her movements though, because I was finding myself thinking I couldn't remember roughly when she last moved and starting to worry.
Sorry to everyone whose family members don't seem to understand the need to give you space when you're in hospital
I'm not sure how my parents would be (they're only 25mins away so could easily pop in) so we don't plan to even tell them I'm in labour, just when she arrives. Of course if I have an induction it will be different and they will know...
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@illumina: So far I've slept about two hours. LO won't sleep in his bassinet, only on us. I need to sleep when he sleeps during the day but with so much company here it's been hard!
@Mrs squirreld: @MamaMagpie: I must warn you that the fear you have of something happening to him while you're pregnant doesn't go away once he's born. I keep freaking out when I can't hear him breathe loud enough.
@mamamagpie: I'm sorry you had to go through that! It must've been scary! For your sake I hope he gets here soon! -
So it looks like ill be having a baby today (I hope)...
Started having contractions last night at 9pm...by midnight they were painful but in no real pattern (anywhere between 3 and 7 minutes). Went to the hospital at 4 just to see. they checked me and I was only 1cm but 80% effaced...they decided to let me continue this early labor phase at the hospital which I am thankful for.
Lost my mucus plug on the bathroom floor, slightly embarrassing....- had no idea what to expect but its name describes it perfectly, lol! The poor nurse.
Last check I was 3cm, doctor gave me some morphine to try and get some sleep since it could be a long day and I didn't get a wink last night. I've been sleeping on and off in 10 min spurts for the past hour or so. The contractions are starting to get painful again so I think it's wearing off but still taking the edge off a bit.
Doctor said its labor and I won't be going home, but I'm not officially admitted yet and the nurse keeps saying "if you stay..." I can't imagine going home with these painful contractions every 5 minutes so crossing my fingers things continue to progress.
Anyway. Hopefully ill get checked again soon and there's progress. I really want this to be it!
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@char54: Thinking about you! I can't wait to hear the news!
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@char54 yay!!!!!!! So exciting!
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@char54: goodluck!! Hope everything goes perfectly and you are holding bub in your arms shortly!
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I just want to say to all you beautiful September mummas. Never think anything is too small of a worry. We have mothers intuition for a reason. Please, if you think something is wrong, get checked out... It's always better to be safe.
Everything is fine with me by the way- I just recieved some awful news about a friend, but I created a seperate board for that.
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@char54: eeeee!! So excited for you, it sounds like this is it! Can't wait to find out whether baby Char is a boy or girl? Hope you're managing to get some rest
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@char54: how exciting! Keep us updated! So happy you'll have your baby next.
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@char54: Yay!! Good luck today. I hope you have a speedy and uneventful labor and delivery! Can't wait to see an update!
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@char54: yay!!! Good luck mama! Can't wait to meet your babe!
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@Mrs squirreld: thank you, and I think of your sister often. I can only imagine how awful that must've been, yet I know it happens and it scares the hell out of me.
@illumina: thank you, it was definitely scary but I'm so relieved he's ok. I've been told that when I do a "kick count" (although they aren't so much kicks anymore, but rolling movements because things are tight in there) that we want 10 movements in an hour and if that doesn't happen, to drink a glass of ice water quickly and lay on my left side and usually that wakes bub up. I don't know if there's a standard rule, though, so I wouldn't worry!
@marionberry: oh my gosh, those people need to leave you guys alone so you can sleep! I think I'd become a dragon lady and just tell everyone to stay the hell away! You must be a saint I'm glad to hear BF is going well -- I bet that's a relief! Also, I hope you're getting more timely care now? And as for the worry, I keep reminding myself that I will never stop worrying about him for the rest of my life! Welcome to motherhood, right?
@char54: OMG!!! This is so exciting!!! I see that your post was about 3 hours ago, and I hope things are progressing nicely! Lots of good thoughts coming your way! -
@marionberry: Congrats!! I was just thinking about you!
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@illumina: we were told 10 movements in 2 hours and its any movement you can feel laying down with your hand on your belly. We weren't planning to tell her but yea the induction, threw us for a loop. I'm like come on baby t, last Monday I was a 1 and 70% I'm progressing but is it quick enough?!? Theres only 56 hours until we head to the hospital!
@char54: good luck! I hope everything continues well!
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@MamaMagpie: we lucked out and got a family friend for our nurse today so care has been much better! I've been in a lot of pain from my c-section but now it's finally getting better and I can walk around a little.
@bluestriped bee: Thanks! Loving my LO!
Here are some pieces of wisdom I've learned through my delivery that I thought I would share for the new mamas. I packed everything they suggested but have barely used any of it and LO has been in hospital blankies the whole time - no clothes.
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Had pretty intense contractions all morning & afternoon and was stuck at a 3 the whole time. Tried so much and at each check I was still 3. So frustrating, cue lots of tears. Finally had a glorious, glorious epi which allowed me to sleep for the first time in 2 days. Just got checked, I'm at a 5 and dr ruptured my waters. Things finally feel on the right track. Ill update snd respond to everyone a little later! Thanks for your positive thoughts! I am SO looking forward to holding this baby!!
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@char54: So exciting and glad to hear things are progressing. Hope all goes smoothly and looking forward to your updates!
@marionberry: Have you been staying in hospital gowns or have you changed into your own clothes?
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@char54 you are doing great! Can't wait to find out what the baby is!
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@char54: Great job mama! I hope you are holding your baby soon!
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@char54: Yay! Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see boy or girl.
@maplemoose: I stayed in gowns the first day and a half so for a vaginal delivery idk that I would've changed at all. Right now I am in a maternity nursing nightgown and robe I bought from motherhood which I'm loving. Since I finally was able to get out of bed and take a shower I didn't want to get back in a hospital robe.
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@char54: go, mama, go!!! Thinking of you and hoping you're holding your sweet baby right now
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@char54: hope all is going great and you are holding your bub by now
I have noticed a bit of swelling in my left leg and my blood pressure is 140/100
we are just off to the hospital now- will keep everyone updated. Hopefully all is good, I presuming it is stress induced since I'm not mentally in the best place at the moment. Will be good to just talk to the midwives.
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Been admitted into hospital overnight for observation as BP was at 162/96
bub is totally happy though so that's good. They are thinking it's the stress of my friends loss that is causing it but either way they can't let it stay that high. Just waiting on some blood results to confirm its not pre-e, but they are pretty sure it's not as no protein in urine etc. Being monitored every hour, just to be sure until they have results. If bloods are good but bp is staying high, they will discuss delivering him asap as I'm so close anyway.
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@Mrs squirreld: Oh no, that's worrisome. But on the brights side you're going to meet your baby soon!!
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@Mrs squirreld: Keep us informed! I didn't read your other thread, but please know that you and your friend are in my thoughts.
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@MapleMoose: @evansjamie: thankyou. I'm ok- just trying to relax.
Sorry for those who don't have gold and couldn't see my other thread. Short story is I just had a friend loss a baby at 41 weeks- horribly tragic.
hence why if you ever think anything is wrong please, please, please get checked out. Xo
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@Mrs squirreld: How are you doing? Any update on your bp or whether you'll be admitted for induction? Super excited for you to have your baby and so sorry about your friend! Keep focused on that little love bug and you'll feel so much better!
@char54: So hoping your LO is in your arms now! I know those first few hours your priority isn't HB but I can't wait to hear all about your precious bundle! -
@mrsmoreau: @evanstar982: I began a postpartum chat for our 2013 mamas group.
To everyone else, get ready to join!!!!
hugs.
we are just off to the hospital now- will keep everyone updated. Hopefully all is good, I presuming it is stress induced since I'm not mentally in the best place at the moment. Will be good to just talk to the midwives.
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