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Posted by RobeyMuse

C'mon babies!!! I want to see an October baby!

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So I just came back from my 38 week appt. They did another growth sono, and fortunately he's not as big as I feared- he's measuring about 7lbs2oz. The baby's head is still really low, but the cervix was in a weird spot behind the head so she couldn't really get at it without potentially hurting me. So I don't know if I've dilated or if I'm more effaced.

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Great update Nicole - sounds like the baby isn't as big as you were thinking, which is good news. Our little one was measuring 7 lbs 7 oz at my 37 wk growth sono, so I'm getting nervous now that I'm hitting 39 wks

sorry they couldn't tell you if you were anymore dilated or effaced.. that sucks. Actually this past week was the first time they told me anything about effacement. For me it depends on which doctor I see in my practice - each one of them seems to do the internals differently, which irks me

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Bumping for the new week..
When is everyones apts this week?
I have nothing until thursday..

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I go Wednesday. I feel like I have been having signs of pre labor all week. Random contractions, menstrual like cramps. But then they stop. I feel like this time around I am much more aware of little signs and it is driving me nuts! With Jack, I had no clue until I was like "Hmmm...yeah...that kinda hurts a lot...guess I should call the doc." Now everytime I feel something, I think..."could this be it??"

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I don't go again until Friday. I am so uncomfortable at this point. I'm fine during the day when I'm moving around, but sleeping has become a nightmare. I can't get comfortable and I know I'm not getting any deep sleep. My hips hurt and I get up to adjust or pee every two hours. I know I won't be getting much sleep once the baby is born, but at least I won't be in as much physical pain.

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My apt is on thursday...
Doreen I can totally relate to being aware of every single pain or ache that I feel.. With every pregnancy I become much more aware of what I should be concerned about and whats normal ( although I still worry all the time..lol)

Nicole.. Im also SO uncomfortable.. there is no position to sleep in or any time of the day that ever feels better.
Even a warm shower which I used to look foward to is uncomfortable cause I have to stand..lol
We have to just hang in there!

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Hi ladies. I have an appointment tomorrow, Tuesday. I am getting beyond tired of being preggo now. As much as I loved my pregnancy, I'm just worn out, tired, anxious and uncomfortable. I just want to hold and meet my baby

I can relate to everything you all just said! Like Doreen, I overanalyze EVERYthing I'm feeling. I have been having random AF type cramps every day now, but nothing at all consistent. Like Nicole said, I feel OK during the day but at night I actually DREAD getting into bed, I cannot find anyway to get comfortable. I'm up every hour, every part of my body hurts from the waist down... sleep is a thing of the past and I walk around exhausted as a result

Jodi, I ave to laugh. I too used to look forward to taking a shower because its the only thing that soothed the aches & pains, but as you said I hate standing too long

Anyhow- praying for some news tomorrow but starting to wonder when , if at all , I will go into labor My due date is Saturday I'm really hoping something happens this week!

Hang in there Mommies ! Hopefully one of us will deliver soon!

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Good luck tomorrow Felicia!!!
Update us asap!

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Had my appointment today. I'm 'around' 3cm dilated but no other progress. The internal hurt like HELL and I'm actually hoping she stirred something up, since I have been feeling extremely crampy ever since..

Doctor and I are both hoping I go into labor this week -- but if not (and due to the fact she is thinking this is a BIG baby) she has tentatively scheduled me for an induction on Monday the 16th..

In the meantime I also am due to go back Friday to have them check my amniotic fluid levels and put me on the monitor to check for contractions. Hoping that maybe something will 'give' from now until then and I won't have to wait until Monday to meet my little guy.

I haven't asked up until now but please send me some LABOR VIBES!!

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Felicia, that's great news. Granted, I'm hoping you go into labor on your own this week, but atleast you know you won't have to wait until past Monday to meet your little guy. I wish I had a difinitive date.
Anyway, sending you TONS of labor vibes. Come on out little one! We can't wait to meet you!

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Great news Felicia! Labor vibes to you!!!

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Not to bad Felicia.. Its funny too cause I also was waiting to see what happens on my thursday visit to see if I can be induced on the 16th as well...
For me it will be a few days earlier then Im due.. but I live so far from my hospital that if my cervix was ready.. that they would induce me..

I love being induced.. ( i know most dont)

Labor Vibes to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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thanks for the labor vibes everyone

Nicole, I agree that its nice to have a 'date' in mind now, so that even if I dont go into labor on my own I know I'll be delivering on Monday .. it just will make the next few days easier I think. Last night I had my first HUGE meltdown and was just so upset for no real reason.. I was just whining to DH about being in this uncomfortalbe 'limbo' state and just felt so emotional So I'm glad my doctor recommended the induction for Monday

Jodi - maybe we'll be delivering on the same day Since my cervix is def. getting ready and is responding and there has at least been some progess, my doctor thinks that the induction will go well .. I hope so!

Do you like induction because it takes the mystery out of when you'll go into labor? Or is it just that the process has gone easy for you. I hear so many diff. things about induction but I'm just thinking of the POSITIVES

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LABOR VIBES FLEE!

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Posted by luvsun27

As a former October mommy....I'm so excited for you girls

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Posted by FeliciaDP

thanks for the labor vibes everyone

Nicole, I agree that its nice to have a 'date' in mind now, so that even if I dont go into labor on my own I know I'll be delivering on Monday .. it just will make the next few days easier I think. Last night I had my first HUGE meltdown and was just so upset for no real reason.. I was just whining to DH about being in this uncomfortalbe 'limbo' state and just felt so emotional So I'm glad my doctor recommended the induction for Monday

Jodi - maybe we'll be delivering on the same day Since my cervix is def. getting ready and is responding and there has at least been some progess, my doctor thinks that the induction will go well .. I hope so!

Do you like induction because it takes the mystery out of when you'll go into labor? Or is it just that the process has gone easy for you. I hear so many diff. things about induction but I'm just thinking of the POSITIVES

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Just got back from the doctor and am still 3 cm and am now 25% effaced. But I did lose 1 pound. So I don't think this baby will be coming early.

I have this gut feeling she will be born on the 19th, so she and Jack can have the same birthday!

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Had my apt today.. Still 2cm Dialated but now 50% effaced.. YaY!
I have an induction date for next thursday( by choice)

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labor vibes ladies

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I'm going to the Dr. tomorrow AM if I make it. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I've been really crampy and having what I think are irregular contractions for the past couple of hours of work. My stomach would feel really tight and then slowly start to loosen a little. It was really weird. I think that's what Braxton Hicks are supposed to feel like, but I've never felt that way before so I don't really know. We'll see how the night progresses. Maybe I'll get lucky and have Luca right when I want- Friday the 13th!
I could use some labor vibes too!

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GOod luck Nicole I hope this is it for you

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Good Luck Nicole!!!

I just wanted to pop on and say that I had my son Jacob on Sunday, after 13 hours of labor including 3.5 hours of pushing, I ended up with a C-section and an adorable munchkin. I am so happy (and tired!) We just got home from the hospital today. I will have to post my birth story soon.
He was 6 days early and he came after my water broke while DH and I were on our way to a wedding.

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Jenn that's so awesome!!! I can't wait to see pictures of Jacob!!!

As for me... After feeling really crampy and having some contractions yesterday- they all went away. And my Dr's appointment this morning wasn't exactly promising. At 39 weeks I'm only a fingertip dilated and still 50% effaced. I'm so supset right now. Everyone, myself included, has been so convinced that I was going to have this baby early that I feel like I'm late at this point. The Dr. said in the event I go past my due date I will be induced on Oct. 26- 6 days late.