Amber in AUS Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I've been wondering how things were progressing. Hoping the positions work a treat and that baby starts moving down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thank you so much for keeping us posted. I hope everything goes well and that you'll be holding your precious son soon. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Got about 3 1/2 hours of sleep, and now I'm up again. Contractions are stronger, but not terribly close together. Doing my exercises, watching some stand up, staying hydrated, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I hope it speeds up a bit today so we can meet the new wee one. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Got about 3 1/2 hours of sleep, and now I'm up again. Contractions are stronger, but not terribly close together. Doing my exercises, watching some stand up, staying hydrated, etc. :grouphug: Keep on keepin' on, sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I hope things pick up for you soon so you aren't too exhausted by the time your little one arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Turn, baby, turn! My ds was born posterior at home just fine, but I think you'd like it even better if he turned :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 To quote Bill Cosby,"Push 'im out, push 'im out, waaaaaay out!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 To quote Bill Cosby,"Push 'im out, push 'im out, waaaaaay out!" :lol: It sounds like things are progressing ... keep trying to rest. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 OK, this made me laugh for two reasons: "Disco Inferno!" and the ROTFL smiley at the end. I think she'd rather not have him turning back AND forth. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 How exciting :D I'll keep checking this thread all evening :tongue_smilie: And indeed, keep moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 OK, this made me laugh for two reasons: "Disco Inferno!" and the ROTFL smiley at the end. I think she'd rather not have him turning back AND forth. LOL. Yeah, my last dd kept doing that (home birth). Once she turned all the way anterior, I had my midwife break my water because I wanted to keep her there! Her labor was looooong because of her positioning. To bad we don't have a nice LOA smiley. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Midwife came this morning, I'm at closer to 3 cm now, and baby's head is in a better position. The contractions are a lot stronger (I pretty much have to stop what I'm doing when they come), but I still have a ways to go. I went ahead and had her strip my membranes (ugh), but she and I are both leery of breaking the waters because it puts things on a timer (infection risk and all that) and since I have a high aminotic fluid level and he's not down THAT far yet, it could increase risk of cord prolapse, or shifting him back OUT of position, etc. As far as I'm concerned, one of the major perks of homebirth is that I can be on my body's timetable, not someone else's "average." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Hope things are going well for you. Can't wait to welcome another boardie baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Midwife came this morning, I'm at closer to 3 cm now, and baby's head is in a better position. The contractions are a lot stronger (I pretty much have to stop what I'm doing when they come), but I still have a ways to go. I went ahead and had her strip my membranes (ugh), but she and I are both leery of breaking the waters because it puts things on a timer (infection risk and all that) and since I have a high aminotic fluid level and he's not down THAT far yet, it could increase risk of cord prolapse, or shifting him back OUT of position, etc. As far as I'm concerned, one of the major perks of homebirth is that I can be on my body's timetable, not someone else's "average." Absolutely! :) My labor had stopped completely at 6cm because baby turned full posterior. I took a nap, went out to lunch (fully aware that my old doc would have sectioned me for "failure to progress"), had a cry, spent some time with dh ;), and did some more exercises. She turned LOA and contractions started again with earnest. My midwife came back. I was 7cm and baby was +1. That's when I requested AROM. It sounds like your little guy is making his way toward the exit. That's good! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm excited for you. It sounds like you're approaching this birth with a great, positive attitude! And you're right, it's wonderful to be at home where there isn't pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I've been thinking about you for the last few weeks. Can't wait to hear that your little man is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Maybe time for some NS? :D Continuing to hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I hope all is well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Checking for baby update! Hope everyone is fine and you are busy cuddling a new baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 How exciting! Glad he waited until after Estrella Wars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :bigear: Hoping to hear that mother and baby are doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylvi76 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 God bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsnbooks8 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just checking for the 50th time:lol: Hope all is well:bigear: can't wait to hear the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just checking for the 50th time:lol: Hope all is well:bigear: can't wait to hear the good news! Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Just checking for the 50th time:lol: Hope all is well:bigear: can't wait to hear the good news! Me too! Me three! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Me four...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 me five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I was hoping there would have been an update. Hope everything is going smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Oh baby, where are you?!! Hope you're not feeling too tired out, Ravin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Checking in again. Hope everything is going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Me six. Hoping everything is going as it should. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 :toetap05: :D Me seven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Me eight. I'm hoping she's too busy either pushing or nursing to update us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Me eight. I'm hoping she's too busy either pushing or nursing to update us. Me nine. Or better still, sleeping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 My turn to :lurk5:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 :lurk5: :bigear: Just checking in, and hoping to get some good news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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