Jenn in FL Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Katie, you and this entire pregnancy journey never cease to amaze me! You desperately longed for another baby while your dh wasn't initially quite so sure. The Hive said, "Hmmm," but you persevered and convinced him. :party: As soon as you two were in agreement, you said, "I'll get pregnant next month" (despite not being 22 any longer) and the Hive once again murmured, "Hmmm," and I'll be darned, the very next month you were indeed pregnant! :coolgleamA: Then with your due date rapidly approaching and your midwife down with the flu, you said, "This baby just needs to stay put a lil longer" and the Hive said,"Hmmm" ...she will probably will deliver tonight! :closedeyes: So here we are...all anxiously refreshing this thread and awaiting the arrival of this very wanted, very loved, very sweet little baby girl! Best wishes for a safe delivery and a healthy mom and babe. Please post a picture as soon as you can! The Hive has been through a lot with this baby and we are all so vested in this happy ending! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Edited March 13, 2017 by Jenn in FL 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 LOL, I'm giggling picturing the giraffe doing it! I have no stairs here, but I do at the chiropractor's office tomorrow, and have been doing exactly that every time I go. Will definitely do it again tomorrow. You had one job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 You guys are great! I did my last biophysical profile this afternoon, and got a perfect score. Baby is doing great in there, so still waiting. My blood pressure has been up a bit, but it always is at this point. Not dangerous, or high enough to risk out of homebirth, but enough for me to be annoyed that I have to worry about it, if that makes sense. Being in the water helps, so I'll try to hit the pool every day if I can. I did about 30 minutes of gentle water aerobics today, and swam a few laps. Now I need to go clean up from dinner and get the kids to bed. Then bed for me! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Just did my morning check-in with April, who is still very much pregnant. So now I'm checking in here looking for news of the latest model WTM baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Still no baby. At the chiropractor now and then heading to the midwife 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Come on baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Oh Katie....Calling Katie... It's been 28 hours since you checked in on this thread... :lurk5: Whacha been doing??? :lol: Anything (or anyone) your legions of fans need to know about? Just letting you know we are all pulling for you! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 LOL, nope. Pain and some contractions last night (pain more from ligament pain and pelvic issues). Nothing today to speak of, just braxton hicks. Had a friend (who is also my doula) come over with her kids and she helped me fold laundry and took my mind off of it while the kids played. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Ha! One minute we are all, "wow! 38 weeks went by so fast!" And now we're all, "Are you ever going to birth that thing?!?" Luck and hugs and easy birthing to you <3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 mom just called "Is it safe these days to go so late?" Mind you, she went 3 weeks late with me! I explained, AGAIN that I've been having biophysical to make sure all is well, and this time that seemed to sink in..."oh, they check amniotic fluid and stuff?" Yes mom, remember that think I sent you detailing what is done? Anyway, she seemed ok once I explained it. Again. Now on the other hand, I have to decide if I want my midwife to "stir things up" with a membrane sweep on Friday, if I'm still pregnant. Leaning towards no, honestly. It did nothing other than hurt me with my DD, and I refused it with the last pregnancy, and they both came at the same gestation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 mom just called "Is it safe these days to go so late?" Mind you, she went 3 weeks late with me! I explained, AGAIN that I've been having biophysical to make sure all is well, and this time that seemed to sink in..."oh, they check amniotic fluid and stuff?" Yes mom, remember that think I sent you detailing what is done? Anyway, she seemed ok once I explained it. Again. Now on the other hand, I have to decide if I want my midwife to "stir things up" with a membrane sweep on Friday, if I'm still pregnant. Leaning towards no, honestly. It did nothing other than hurt me with my DD, and I refused it with the last pregnancy, and they both came at the same gestation. How many days past are you now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 mom just called "Is it safe these days to go so late?" Mind you, she went 3 weeks late with me! I explained, AGAIN that I've been having biophysical to make sure all is well, and this time that seemed to sink in..."oh, they check amniotic fluid and stuff?" Yes mom, remember that think I sent you detailing what is done? Anyway, she seemed ok once I explained it. Again. Now on the other hand, I have to decide if I want my midwife to "stir things up" with a membrane sweep on Friday, if I'm still pregnant. Leaning towards no, honestly. It did nothing other than hurt me with my DD, and I refused it with the last pregnancy, and they both came at the same gestation. Trampoline? :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 How many days past are you now? 41 weeks 2 days. Last two kids were born at 41 weeks 5 days. I've been getting biophysical since 39 weeks, last one was on monday, at 41 weeks. Great fluid levels (AFI of 14, baby was doing great.) My main issue is that if I hit 42 weeks (we have a day or two to fudge with due to dates...) I will have to do a hospital birth instead of homebirth. But that's not till Monday...tuesday really according to LMP (monday according to my ovulation records). So I'm thinking Monday I could do a sweep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 41 weeks 2 days. Last two kids were born at 41 weeks 5 days. I've been getting biophysical since 39 weeks, last one was on monday, at 41 weeks. Great fluid levels (AFI of 14, baby was doing great.) My main issue is that if I hit 42 weeks (we have a day or two to fudge with due to dates...) I will have to do a hospital birth instead of homebirth. But that's not till Monday...tuesday really according to LMP (monday according to my ovulation records). So I'm thinking Monday I could do a sweep. Yeah, I think I'd go for the sweep then. Maybe pop a couple of Motrin before hand. The longest I've gone was also 12 days past and I was getting pretty nervous about my homebirth by that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 LOL, nope. Pain and some contractions last night (pain more from ligament pain and pelvic issues). Nothing today to speak of, just braxton hicks. Had a friend (who is also my doula) come over with her kids and she helped me fold laundry and took my mind off of it while the kids played. Is the baby being late going to affect being able to go to that convention you want to go to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Is the baby being late going to affect being able to go to that convention you want to go to? No, that isn't until July :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 No, that isn't until July :) Why are you posting and not pushing? You need to focus! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xahm Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The six month old in my lap was a 13 day overdue home birth, so I understand a lot of how you feel. Turned out to be a great, easy delivery. I'm hoping for the same for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Good grief. I'm having an anxiety attack. Will you have this baby already! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Okay, try this. Schedule a massage, pedicure, and facial. Get really excited about it. Talk about it all the time. Imagine that it is pre-pay and non refundable. Write a check for it so she thinks this a definite go. (Have Dh tear it up but don't say it out loud because babies.always.know.) Guaranteed your water will break 30 minutes before the appointment. Babies aren't happy if they aren't seriously smessing with mama's sanity!! Eta. I HATE AUTOCORRECT!!! Edited March 16, 2017 by FaithManor 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm telling you, a quart of super strong red raspberry leaf tea and some dancing will work. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dance+induce+labor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm telling you, a quart of super strong red raspberry leaf tea and some dancing will work. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dance+induce+labor Some TeA wouldn't hurt either if we're resorting to sideways stairs and dancing...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Well, let's hope she'll make to that conference in July... :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Mine were 41 weeks 5 days and 41 weeks 4 days. I had membrane sweeps done both times (I was sweating being able to deliver at my birthing center - had to be under 42 weeks). The first time labor started about six hours later, and the second time it started about one hour later. Sending happy birthing wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Had Tea last night with DH, as for once I wasn't in a lot of pain at the end of the day. That was nice :) Nothing happening though, lol. Going to head to the pool to be weightless for a while, then go buy a baby book for her (oops...realized I didn't get her one!) and return some stuff to Joann Fabric that needs to go back. I mean, I'm having some braxton hicks...but nothing regular or strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Come on baby! Maybe a St. Patrick's day baby?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Haha! People giving the side eye, hoping your water doesn't break in the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Haha! People giving the side eye, hoping your water doesn't break in the store. Yeah, the regulars at the dog park already asked what my plan was if I go into labor there, lol. I think they were worried they'd have to deliver the baby :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Haha! People giving the side eye, hoping your water doesn't break in the store. Or in the pool... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 With all that errand running, you don't seem like you are about to birth a baby. I bet it will be a couple more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Today's my birthday... so it would be a good day... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Today's my birthday... so it would be a good day... :-) And tomorrow is my youngest dd's birthday. Happy St. Patrick's Day! :party: Trust me if you have her tomorrow, you will have 21 years to wait for the REALLY big birthday party. :lol: After that one, life's a breeze... The Hive is on full scale Baby Watch! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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