Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 31 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Should we put down our guesses of when we think this baby is going to be born??? I am guessing Valentine's Day. That would be fun. This kids, dh and I all guessed a date, weight and length. None of us guessed overdue so we all lose. 😂 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Ok my guess is 2-14-2023 7lbs 7oz 21 inches Time 2:45pm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, cintinative said: This is not a birth story, but it's about pregnancy, and it's relatable and hilarious. Apparently the site owner isn't maintaining it anymore, so I had to use wayback machine. https://web.archive.org/web/20180624050224/http://bethwoolsey.com/2015/01/the-day-i-pooped-my-closet/ 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Ok to help you all along with size 1st was 5lbs 15 oz. at 36 weeks 2nd was 9lbs 2 oz. at 12 days past due 3rd was 9lbs 1 oz. 10 days past due 4th was 6 lbs 8 oz. at 37 weeks 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: Ok to help you all along with size 1st was 5lbs 15 oz. at 36 weeks 2nd was 9lbs 2 oz. at 12 days past due 3rd was 9lbs 1 oz. 10 days past due 4th was 6 lbs 8 oz. at 37 weeks Oh my guess for weight is going to be way off. This baby is going to be 8ish pounds 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Oh my guess for weight is going to be way off. This baby is going to be 8ish pounds I thought that when I saw your guess. 😂 I guessed this baby on the smaller size too, but I also was hoping he’d be here I January. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Ok, I'll go with Feb 15 9 lb 2 oz (just because that was what my last baby was). 21". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) Ok, at the hospital and since I’ve been home I’ve had a bit of spotting because of the foley bulb. I just went to the bathroom and had a bit of sticky looking blood in my underwear. Mucus Plug? Bloody show? IDK. Never had this with the others. The internet is saying bloody show and that it means labor actually is near! I think!! lol Y’all would think this is my first. My other births were not at all this dramatic. lol Edited February 11, 2023 by Elizabeth86 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Are you saying you are at the hospital now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Starr said: Are you saying you are at the hospital now? No. I was just saying I have been spotty since they took out the foley bulb at the hospital. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Feb 12, 2:00AM, 9lb 2 oz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Elizabeth86 said: Were you at home? Yes, midwife lived two hours away, my bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: Ok, at the hospital and since I’ve been home I’ve had a bit of spotting because of the foley bulb. I just went to the bathroom and had a bit of sticky looking blood in my underwear. Mucus Plug? Bloody show? IDK. Never had this with the others. The internet is saying bloody show and that it means labor actually is near! I think!! lol Y’all would think this is my first. My other births were not at all this dramatic. lol Show is great, it means you're dilating a bit to release it, plus good hormones! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 February 12th, 6 am, 8 pounds, 8 oz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Anyone that knows what bloody show looks like want to confirm with the pic I took? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Sure - but if it's mucousy and blood-tinged, you're good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Eos said: Sure - but if it's mucousy and blood-tinged, you're good! Ok. I’ll pm because everyone might not want to see. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Eos says bloody show for sure!! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Elizabeth86 said: Eos says bloody show for sure!! my guess is going to be so wrong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, mommyoffive said: my guess is going to be so wrong It’s ok. I originally guess January 31st. lol 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) This reminds of when the kids were younger and the phone would ring with someone in early labor. They grew up hearing me ask questions like "what color is the mucous?" "Is the fluid clear? do you think it's pee?" and similar. Edited February 11, 2023 by Eos 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I guess just after midnight, 8 lbs, 10 oz 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Katy said: I guess just after midnight, 8 lbs, 10 oz I want you to be right! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 I’m going to be so happy to have this little guy in my arms. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 2-12. 6 a.m. 7 pounds 11 oz. Edited February 11, 2023 by Scarlett 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 41 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: Ok. I’ll pm because everyone might not want to see. Thank you, lol! Though bloody show is probably less disgusting than the mucous plug. I saw mine the first pregnancy. 🤮 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I love baby watch. ❤️❤️❤️ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Eos said: This reminds of when the kids were younger and the phone would ring with someone in early labor. They grew up hearing me ask questions like "what color is the mucous?" "Is the fluid clear? do you think it's pee?" and similar. I don't think I've told this story here before. When I was apprenticing, my current 8 year old was at church and his teacher and husband came in with their new baby to show the class. They asked if anyone had any questions. My son raised his hand and said "did you have a vaginal birth?" 😂 I was so embarrassed when they told me the story. They thought it was hilarious. The midwife I was apprenticing with told me to get used to it 😂. I honestly think he just thought that was a normal question to ask a new mom. I did a lot fo breastfeeding support so it was a question he heard me ask a lot. I never said anything to him because I didn't want to make him feel embarrassed or anything. Last year when his wife was pregnant I told them the story. He laughed so hard but didn't remember it at all 🤣 2 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, busymama7 said: I don't think I've told this story here before. When I was apprenticing, my current 8 year old was at church and his teacher and husband came in with their new baby to show the class. They asked if anyone had any questions. My son raised his hand and said "did you have a vaginal birth?" 😂 I was so embarrassed when they told me the story. They thought it was hilarious. The midwife I was apprenticing with told me to get used to it 😂. I honestly think he just thought that was a normal question to ask a new mom. I did a lot fo breastfeeding support so it was a question he heard me ask a lot. I never said anything to him because I didn't want to make him feel embarrassed or anything. Last year when his wife was pregnant I told them the story. He laughed so hard but didn't remember it at all 🤣 I love it!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I think you'll have him within the next 12 hours. 9lbs 8oz, 22 inches long. Only because that was ds's stats, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, WildflowerMom said: I think you'll have him within the next 12 hours. 9lbs 8oz, 22 inches long. Only because that was ds's stats, lol. I hope so! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I’m sorry, I’d normally post this in the jokes thread, but it seems relevant. 2 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 49 minutes ago, Katy said: I’m sorry, I’d normally post this in the jokes thread, but it seems relevant. 😂Thanks for the laugh. SO very true!! I am really interested to see how big he is though because I am pretty far along and considering my other kids Inwould think he would have to be big, but he doesn’t really feel all that big. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: 😂Thanks for the laugh. SO very true!! I am really interested to see how big he is though because I am pretty far along and considering my other kids Inwould think he would have to be big, but he doesn’t really feel all that big. Mine didn't either. in fact, I was late, up to 2 weeks, but I carried him so far inward that people thought I had more weeks to go. 🙇🏻♀️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, WildflowerMom said: Mine didn't either. in fact, I was late, up to 2 weeks, but I carried him so far inward that people thought I had more weeks to go. 🙇🏻♀️ I carried like that too with all of my pregnancies. I only looked about 5 months pregnant when I was full term with my single pregnancies and wasn't enormous or anything with my twin pregnancy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraClark Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Come on baby! Ds #3 was nearly born before I was fully checked in at the hospital. The first two babies had been quick-ish-6 hours or so of labor-so I figured I had a little time. I apparently have a pretty high pain tolerance and wasn't too concerned because I could still "talk through the contractions", not pleasantly, but I could make myself talk through them. When I finally called dh to come home I figured we still had time. He closed all the storm windows, I sprayed bleach in the shower, we stopped at the bank to make a deposit on the way, he almost stopped to get lunch. I had an epidural with the first two babies, but when they checked me once I arrived at the hospital with #3 I was at a 9-epidural was not happening. But, not having an epidural was the best experience and I didn't have one with the next two babies either. Dh has been very nervous about getting to the hospital on time with babies #4 and #5 (I kept my labor a secret for an hour with baby #5 because I didn't want him riding me off early to the hospital-lol!) Looking forward to reading your post of baby's arrival!! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Golly Elizabeth! I go away for the entire Sabbath thinking I would see a baby announcement when I popped back on this evening! 🤪 Tell that baby to move it! 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 54 minutes ago, YaelAldrich said: Golly Elizabeth! I go away for the entire Sabbath thinking I would see a baby announcement when I popped back on this evening! 🤪 Tell that baby to move it! I know!! I thought for sure I’d have my baby in my arms by now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 I hate to say it out loud as I don’t want to get too excited. I just woke up with mild contractions kind far apart. I think today may be the day. With my first son, my water broke. With 2 and 3 I had no signs of labor at all. I just woke up early in the morning with mild and far apart but consistent contractions just like I did this morning and then they were born 24 hours or less after that. So today feels like those times! I never went into labor with #4. 34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 I hope you’re right, Elizabeth, that today is the day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 I hope today is the day! With my second child, we were living on an outlying island of Hong Kong, and the hospital was on the main island. My waters broke in the early morning, and by the time we had sorted care for my eldest, it was rush hour on the commuter ferry. I just remember irrelevant chit-chat with acquaintances on board and hoping my pads would stop the flow from staining the upholstery. He was born that afternoon. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 This is the day!! Good vibes for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Crossing fingers this is the day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Elizabeth86 said: I hate to say it out loud as I don’t want to get too excited. I just woke up with mild contractions kind far apart. I think today may be the day. With my first son, my water broke. With 2 and 3 I had no signs of labor at all. I just woke up early in the morning with mild and far apart but consistent contractions just like I did this morning and then they were born 24 hours or less after that. So today feels like those times! I never went into labor with #4. 👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉🐤🐤🍼🚼🫃 Well I guessed 6:00 a.m.today….I lost that part already but I hope it is today sometime. Edited February 12, 2023 by Scarlett 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Scarlett said: 👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉🐤🐤🍼🚼🫃 Well I guessed 6:00 a.m.today….I lost that part a”ready but I hope it is today sometime. Same, but really we still have a chance - we never said what time zone - still possible over the Pacific... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 Well darn. After contractions a bit they quit. I took a little nap. I’m up now and nothing yet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: Well darn. After contractions a bit they quit. I took a little nap. I’m up now and nothing yet. Each one does its work. Like violins tuning up for a symphony! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) Ah yes, today is the Super Bowl. I wish dh was the world’s biggest football fan because that might be a funny thing, but not so! I’m more likely to watch the super bowl than he is. So dh missing the Super Bowl for the birth of his kid would not bother I’m a bit. lol Edited February 12, 2023 by Elizabeth86 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Hoping its today! Rest up and get ready! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 TMI, but does anyone know if sex is ok after the bloody show? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.