12 years ago
7.22.2011
7.19.2011
She's Here!!!!!
Our baby girl, we'll call her baby A for now, was born Saturday night at 9:15pm vaginally, weighing in at 8 pounds, 14 ounces and 21.25 inches long. She has lots of dark hair, is gorgeous, and is doing beautifully. We are leaving the hospital this morning-it's been crazy- so pics and details on the birth to come. For now- we are in new-mama heaven!
7.11.2011
Nada
Ok baby, TIME TO COME OUT!
Big sigh.
So I have been having tons of BH, strong, strong, and stronger, but nothing real. Also, there is a messy increase in um, fluid, that is curious. But..........that's it. Yesterday was the due date. I have 11 days to get this baby out on my own, or I get induced. Yikes. No pressure, baby, but your moms are ready for you to come on out now. Can't wait, really. ;)
Big sigh.
So I have been having tons of BH, strong, strong, and stronger, but nothing real. Also, there is a messy increase in um, fluid, that is curious. But..........that's it. Yesterday was the due date. I have 11 days to get this baby out on my own, or I get induced. Yikes. No pressure, baby, but your moms are ready for you to come on out now. Can't wait, really. ;)
7.07.2011
Numbers and Patience
Here are the facts:
- Today I am empirically 40 weeks pregnant, according to when I inseminated and ovulated back in October. My midwives at the hospital tell me I am 39w4d. Good for me- b/c I then have three additional days in which to go into labor naturally. Yippee. Letting my body do the job on its own is important to me lately. I truly do not want to be induced. My hospital induces at 41w4d, at which I will really be 42w.
- I am now 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced and soft, cervix in mid-position, with the baby at a -2 station. I understand that these numbers have very little correlation with how my labor may(not) progress, but I guess I am satisfied(?) to know at this point. I wish that the baby were lower, and am considering doing some jumping jacks to make it so. I kid.
- I thought I broke my water last Sunday night- but with no progressive contractions, went to the hospital to get checked on Monday night, 24 hrs after my "water broke." Turns out it was crionic (sp?) fluid, the fluid outside the two amniotic membranes, and not amniotic fluid itself. Probably also I peed myself some, adding to the amount of fluid pouring out of my body. I was squatting on my living room floor, playing with my cat, and out it poured- just like in the movies ;) Was sent home after confirmation that the baby is looking "excellent" and I am having minor contractions.
- Mucus plug was lost that morning, but have read/been told that this also carries little/no indication as to when your labor will start.
- Lots of confusing/non-productive/painful Braxton-Hicks contractions. Whenever I get up, am walking or move significantly, my belly becomes a rock and I get dull or shooting cramps at various points in my abdomen. These contractions are completely erratic.
- Yesterday morning for an hour or so I had a lot of painful menstrual cramp-like pain, which came in "wave" feelings. These felt different, and productive. I laid in bed and thought "Maybe today, Libby. Maybe today." Then I got out of bed and those yummy contractions went goodbye, not to return.
- I am doing my best to take deep breaths, remain calm, and maintain a level of patience with myself, my body, and baby girl. Patience is not a talent that comes naturally to me, and (my lack of) has been a major detriment on many levels throughout my life. If there was ever a time to practice relaxation, self-love, mindfulness, patience and common sense, it is now. I will myself to chill out. I will make it so, even if it kills me.
This (early!) limbo feeling is not easy to deal with. I am thrilled at the idea of meeting this amazing baby girl who is currently moving her large limbs and butt around inside me. I am actually excited at the idea of going into labor, and can't wait to birth her, bring her home, to parent her, love her, have Chefy and I love and raise her together. All these things are like never-ending field trips, summer vacations and recess all day long. Thrilling. What I am anxious about is getting to that point, making that chain of events a reality. I want to be there, soon. Anyone have any suggestions/stories/ideas about how to handle due-date-limbo (DDL)? Much obliged, I'm sure...
- Today I am empirically 40 weeks pregnant, according to when I inseminated and ovulated back in October. My midwives at the hospital tell me I am 39w4d. Good for me- b/c I then have three additional days in which to go into labor naturally. Yippee. Letting my body do the job on its own is important to me lately. I truly do not want to be induced. My hospital induces at 41w4d, at which I will really be 42w.
- I am now 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced and soft, cervix in mid-position, with the baby at a -2 station. I understand that these numbers have very little correlation with how my labor may(not) progress, but I guess I am satisfied(?) to know at this point. I wish that the baby were lower, and am considering doing some jumping jacks to make it so. I kid.
- I thought I broke my water last Sunday night- but with no progressive contractions, went to the hospital to get checked on Monday night, 24 hrs after my "water broke." Turns out it was crionic (sp?) fluid, the fluid outside the two amniotic membranes, and not amniotic fluid itself. Probably also I peed myself some, adding to the amount of fluid pouring out of my body. I was squatting on my living room floor, playing with my cat, and out it poured- just like in the movies ;) Was sent home after confirmation that the baby is looking "excellent" and I am having minor contractions.
- Mucus plug was lost that morning, but have read/been told that this also carries little/no indication as to when your labor will start.
- Lots of confusing/non-productive/painful Braxton-Hicks contractions. Whenever I get up, am walking or move significantly, my belly becomes a rock and I get dull or shooting cramps at various points in my abdomen. These contractions are completely erratic.
- Yesterday morning for an hour or so I had a lot of painful menstrual cramp-like pain, which came in "wave" feelings. These felt different, and productive. I laid in bed and thought "Maybe today, Libby. Maybe today." Then I got out of bed and those yummy contractions went goodbye, not to return.
- I am doing my best to take deep breaths, remain calm, and maintain a level of patience with myself, my body, and baby girl. Patience is not a talent that comes naturally to me, and (my lack of) has been a major detriment on many levels throughout my life. If there was ever a time to practice relaxation, self-love, mindfulness, patience and common sense, it is now. I will myself to chill out. I will make it so, even if it kills me.
This (early!) limbo feeling is not easy to deal with. I am thrilled at the idea of meeting this amazing baby girl who is currently moving her large limbs and butt around inside me. I am actually excited at the idea of going into labor, and can't wait to birth her, bring her home, to parent her, love her, have Chefy and I love and raise her together. All these things are like never-ending field trips, summer vacations and recess all day long. Thrilling. What I am anxious about is getting to that point, making that chain of events a reality. I want to be there, soon. Anyone have any suggestions/stories/ideas about how to handle due-date-limbo (DDL)? Much obliged, I'm sure...
7.03.2011
Unplugged
My mucus plug found freedom this morning. Be free, mucus! It was very cool and a little gross. Lots of BH today, no real contractions. I feel like we might be in the beginning of this waiting game.
7.01.2011
Swept
Honestly, I'm feeling a bit curious over here at Chez MISNO.
According to my midwife, I am 38w6d. According to me, I am 39w today. Either way you roll those numbers, I am very pregnant and ready for baby girl to make her appearance.
Yesterday morning something was different with my body. I had some cramping, some abdominal pain, and a good number of long, hard and uncomfortable braxton-hicks. Then I went to have my weekly appointment (as my prenatal class is over- I was in the June class and most of the women have given birth already- lots of adorable babies to fawn over!) and at the appointment, the doc swept my membranes. Good times. I would not recommend this as an end-of-the-day-relaxing type of activity. It was a bit painful and more than a little awkward. My OB is hilarious, and kept doing this Stevie Wonder impression while she had her thumb up my cervix, making me laugh, which made it hurt more. She's funny. Apparently I am not dilated, and conveniently forgot to ask if I was effaced :( BUT, she did manage to get that thumb in there and roll it around some, so that's the good news..
After the sweep (or the ream, as she liked to refer to it), things calmed down. Last night brought on some more very long BH, but no more cramping. Sleeping last night was hard, as I am full of anticipation that something may happen, as well as spending all of my mental energy trying to decipher each and every pin drop of pain or cramping. I did have some light cramping through the night and now again my entire abdomen seems to be made of stone and is not letting up. No bloody show, no water breaking. Is my impatience getting to me here, or could these BH/cramping/sweeping hopefully lead to something? Having never been in labor before, I am feeling like I'm grasping at straws in the dark. Baby also had a strange adjustment last night where I swear she was ramming her head against my cervix. Knock knock.
Not sure where all this is headed right now, if anywhere. I am going to take a shower, shave my legs, and then take a looooong walk. Bags are packed (kind of) and I am trying to keep my expectation in check. My due date is still a good 9 days away.
Happy July everyone!
Libby
According to my midwife, I am 38w6d. According to me, I am 39w today. Either way you roll those numbers, I am very pregnant and ready for baby girl to make her appearance.
Yesterday morning something was different with my body. I had some cramping, some abdominal pain, and a good number of long, hard and uncomfortable braxton-hicks. Then I went to have my weekly appointment (as my prenatal class is over- I was in the June class and most of the women have given birth already- lots of adorable babies to fawn over!) and at the appointment, the doc swept my membranes. Good times. I would not recommend this as an end-of-the-day-relaxing type of activity. It was a bit painful and more than a little awkward. My OB is hilarious, and kept doing this Stevie Wonder impression while she had her thumb up my cervix, making me laugh, which made it hurt more. She's funny. Apparently I am not dilated, and conveniently forgot to ask if I was effaced :( BUT, she did manage to get that thumb in there and roll it around some, so that's the good news..
After the sweep (or the ream, as she liked to refer to it), things calmed down. Last night brought on some more very long BH, but no more cramping. Sleeping last night was hard, as I am full of anticipation that something may happen, as well as spending all of my mental energy trying to decipher each and every pin drop of pain or cramping. I did have some light cramping through the night and now again my entire abdomen seems to be made of stone and is not letting up. No bloody show, no water breaking. Is my impatience getting to me here, or could these BH/cramping/sweeping hopefully lead to something? Having never been in labor before, I am feeling like I'm grasping at straws in the dark. Baby also had a strange adjustment last night where I swear she was ramming her head against my cervix. Knock knock.
Not sure where all this is headed right now, if anywhere. I am going to take a shower, shave my legs, and then take a looooong walk. Bags are packed (kind of) and I am trying to keep my expectation in check. My due date is still a good 9 days away.
Happy July everyone!
Libby
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