Namasteak

[MNH2013]

What's going on?! Have I missed an announcement? Thinking of you. namasteak

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I have also been stalking Nama's posts. Hugs, mama!

[Deleted]

Her doula probably took away all her electronic devices

Kidding. Thinking of you namasteak!!!

[Cicero]

Hope all is well!

[namasteak]

Aww thanks for checking in guys!

I had an ultrasound yesterday to check fluid levels. They are "perfect" and she confirmed what my midwife thought (that it was a small leak/tear & it sealed up).

I am still getting regular contractions several times a day but they aren't painful. 5cm, station 0, 90% effaced

I've got a midwife appointment at 3 so I'll update after that!

[namasteak]

You know when a cartoon character is going crazy and they have stink lines coming off of them? That's what I feel like.

Prodromal labor is the worst!

[turtletop90]

I hope things start moving along quicker! C'mon baby!

[namasteak]

Aug 27, 2015 11:47:36 GMT -5 swizz said:

Aug 27, 2015 11:44:08 GMT -5 namasteak said:

You know when a cartoon character is going crazy and they have stink lines coming off of them? That's what I feel like.

Prodromal labor is the worst!

Hopefully this means the really bad stuff will go fast!

That's what I'm hoping. I'm halfway there and just uncomfortable so that's good!

Fx I don't have the baby in the car though.

[Deleted]

Good luck! Sending all the good labor vibes

[robyn]

I hope you get good progression news at your appointment today. Lots more labor vibes your way!

[sh10]

Aug 27, 2015 12:00:38 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Aug 27, 2015 11:47:36 GMT -5 swizz said:

Hopefully this means the really bad stuff will go fast!

That's what I'm hoping. I'm halfway there and just uncomfortable so that's good!

Fx I don't have the baby in the car though.

Not that you want to hear this, but when my aunt had her second in the car on the way to the hospital, she made it on the front page of the local newspaper. She went on to have her next three at the hospital. So maybe you'll be famous? (I'm only kidding, trying to make you laugh). Baby Nama, do not be born in the car!

[namasteak]

Everything looked good & no further progress so we just keep waiting. I'm feeling really discouraged and DH doesn't get it at all.

[zarapipe]

boo! I'm so sorry. I would be really disappointed and discouraged too. Hugs.

[namasteak]

And I'm not as big as I was with DS1 but DS2 is so low that none of my pants or skirts fit

[longtimenopost]

Aug 27, 2015 15:46:37 GMT -5 namasteak said:

And I'm not as big as I was with DS1 but DS2 is so low that none of my pants or skirts fit

Hugs. I will also just commiserate. Spent the morning in L&D for more monitoring and had lots of contractions, but still just dilated to 4. Induction set for next Thursday if I make it that long. 

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Aug 27, 2015 15:44:52 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Everything looked good & no further progress so we just keep waiting. I'm feeling really discouraged and DH doesn't get it at all.

Im sorry. I totally can understand how you feel. I was contracting steadily, usually between 6 and 10 times an hour, several minutes each time,for 4 weeks before I delivered. Granted, I didn't want to deliver before I did because they would have been premature. But just contracting constantly really, really wears on a person. Both mentally and physically.

Hugs. You are doing awesome!

[namasteak]

(((Longtimenopost)))

[namasteak]

I know it's not the case but modified bed rest seems like it was just a waste & a way to make things harder for me.

[mcfelix]

Oh man namasteak - hang in there!

You too longtimenopost

Hope you both meet your babies soon!

[namasteak]

Aug 27, 2015 18:38:32 GMT -5 @stilljustash said:

how many weeks are you??

A day shy of 38 weeks. So I've definitely got time but the whole modified bed rest thing plus dilation/effaced/station has me uncomfortable & upset.

[heygrey]

Im sorry I would be raging at everything.

[Deleted]

Aw, hang in there namasteak!

[Queen Mamadala]

Hopefully soon! (((hugs))) I've been there. It's so frustrating. I was 5 cm, 0 and 80% effaced for five days before my membranes started leaking with my youngest.

[namasteak]

Aug 27, 2015 20:10:49 GMT -5 Queen Mamadala said:

Hopefully soon! (((hugs))) I've been there. It's so frustrating. I was 5 cm, 0 and 80% effaced for five days before my membranes started leaking with my youngest.

This gives me a little hope! I've been 5cm 90% station 0 since Tuesday morning...

[jennistarr1]

Aug 27, 2015 15:50:40 GMT -5 longtimenopost said:

Aug 27, 2015 15:46:37 GMT -5 namasteak said:

And I'm not as big as I was with DS1 but DS2 is so low that none of my pants or skirts fit

Hugs. I will also just commiserate. Spent the morning in L&D for more monitoring and had lots of contractions, but still just dilated to 4. Induction set for next Thursday if I make it that long. 

I am seeing your signature for the first time.  So your second baby was born earlier than your first but is now doing well?  Amazing story but so sorry about sad beginning

[glinda]

Hugs namasteak. You are amazing for your strength so far!! I am so hopeful that baby kicks it into gear for you.

I feel you on a super low baby too. The pressure in my pelvis has been overwhelming for me the last couple weeks.

[longtimenopost]

Aug 27, 2015 21:24:51 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

I am seeing your signature for the first time.  So your second baby was born earlier than your first but is now doing well?  Amazing story but so sorry about sad beginning

Thanks. Yes, my second came at 26 weeks after we lost her sister at 31. She is doing amazingly well given the odds against her, but she did suffer severe brain damage and has cerebral palsy.

[jennistarr1]

Aug 27, 2015 22:21:40 GMT -5 longtimenopost said:

Aug 27, 2015 21:24:51 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

I am seeing your signature for the first time.  So your second baby was born earlier than your first but is now doing well?  Amazing story but so sorry about sad beginning

Thanks. Yes, my second came at 26 weeks after we lost her sister at 31. She is doing amazingly well given the odds against her, but she did suffer severe brain damage and has cerebral palsy.

You've been through a lot, you amaze me.  Can't wait to hear about baby number 3!