Officially low risk pregnancy now! No cholestasis, induction scheduled for March 17 or 18 (I'll be 40w3d or 40w4d). No one thinks I'll make it that far but I do have an end in sight!
@lilaguma, I'd recommend the Hatch. And it turns into an OK to wake alarm for when they're a little bit older. I'm registering for another one to keep in our room now that DS is moving into his room and we put it in there.
pandorica, we also have the Kekaroo Peanut changer and I looove it. Yeah, it's pricey, but it's so easy to wipe down and it's one less thing to remember to throw in the wash.
WAIT I do have a question! S/T/FTM, when did you start showing? I am 8 weeks tomorrow and out of my damn pants and I feel huge. I'm on a ton of progesterone, so maybe it's mostly bloat but I am having a hard time hiding this in any of my outfits at work.. or anywhere.
DS1 - I didn't start showing till 5 months? I mean definitely I put on weight and was in maternity clothes by then but I could easily hide it till 7 months.
DS2 - maybe around 16 weeks it started getting obvious?
This time - I popped at like 8 weeks and was terrified about how big I would eventually get. But I'm 24 weeks now and even though I was showing early on at this point I look about six months along.
Post by farfalla2011 on Feb 20, 2019 10:13:59 GMT -5
I just got done with my appointment this morning! All looked good and I'm sitting at 9w4d so on track The little one was super wiggly and waving at us. I'm totally over the moon excited to be experience all this stuff finally!!
I passed my glucose test! Have another apt with the high risk Dr. on Friday morning then have a few weeks to chill and focus on work, which will be nice. Will I take the glucose test again? Anyone know?
For those of you that are AMA (closer to 40) what are they telling you about induction? I had a conversation with my OB today and he said their standard practice is to induce women over age 35 at 38 or 39 weeks due to increased risk of Stillbirth. When I pushed him on what the "risk" actually was it's like an increase from .01% to .018% or something COMPLETELY effing arbitrary. My jaw dropped and a total argument ensued. Why the eff would I put myself through an induction and a dramatic increase in C-section risk for the slighted increase in stillbirth risk?
I'm still ragey and trying my best to asses the research. He's not WRONG, the risks do increase the closer you get to 40 but it's such a marginal increase I'm surprised he's pushing this sh*t already at 25 weeks.
Again, it shows the risks increase and that if I'm going to be induced, 38/39 weeks will likely have the best outcome, but I cannot find any evidence that is dramatically swaying my feelings on this.
I don't want an induction without true cause. I have my heart set on a med-free birth (which I FULLY UNDERSTAND could be eliminated if an emergency arises) but to be induced without cause is just setting me up for failure for no real reason.
I'm just venting here, and I'm sure some people will think I'm being ridiculous but I'm so damned tired of the fear-mongering. I have no other risk factors at this point.
Blah.
I will be considered AMA this pregnancy because I am a surrogate with an egg retrieved from an AMA mama even though I am under 35. I don’t know what my OB will require as far as induction goes as I’m only 6.5 weeks but I was induced with my 3rd and still had a med free birth (minus the pitocin). I plan on a 39 week induction if we all agree and plan on epidural (& med) free labor again if I can. I’ve had 2 med free and 1 epidural labors. I know it’s not what you want and I really hope you can push for a spontaneous labor but in the event it comes to an induction just wanted to share my story.
For those of you that are AMA (closer to 40) what are they telling you about induction? I had a conversation with my OB today and he said their standard practice is to induce women over age 35 at 38 or 39 weeks due to increased risk of Stillbirth. When I pushed him on what the "risk" actually was it's like an increase from .01% to .018% or something COMPLETELY effing arbitrary. My jaw dropped and a total argument ensued. Why the eff would I put myself through an induction and a dramatic increase in C-section risk for the slighted increase in stillbirth risk?
I'm still ragey and trying my best to asses the research. He's not WRONG, the risks do increase the closer you get to 40 but it's such a marginal increase I'm surprised he's pushing this sh*t already at 25 weeks.
Again, it shows the risks increase and that if I'm going to be induced, 38/39 weeks will likely have the best outcome, but I cannot find any evidence that is dramatically swaying my feelings on this.
I don't want an induction without true cause. I have my heart set on a med-free birth (which I FULLY UNDERSTAND could be eliminated if an emergency arises) but to be induced without cause is just setting me up for failure for no real reason.
I'm just venting here, and I'm sure some people will think I'm being ridiculous but I'm so damned tired of the fear-mongering. I have no other risk factors at this point.
Blah.
I will be considered AMA this pregnancy because I am a surrogate with an egg retrieved from an AMA mama even though I am under 35. I don’t know what my OB will require as far as induction goes as I’m only 6.5 weeks but I was induced with my 3rd and still had a med free birth (minus the pitocin). I plan on a 39 week induction if we all agree and plan on epidural (& med) free labor again if I can. I’ve had 2 med free and 1 epidural labors. I know it’s not what you want and I really hope you can push for a spontaneous labor but in the event it comes to an induction just wanted to share my story.
Thank you so much. I don't know anyone personally who has had a "smooth" induction, two ended up taking over 36 hours and two more ended up with a Csection, so I'm struggling. What do you think made you "successful" with your med-free induction? (I put "successful" in quotations only because an induction that results in a healthy baby and mom would also be successful, just identify med-free as successful for the purpose of this conversation.)
I passed my glucose test! Have another apt with the high risk Dr. on Friday morning then have a few weeks to chill and focus on work, which will be nice. Will I take the glucose test again? Anyone know?
No, no reason to expect to take it again if you passed the 1 hr. and have no hx of diabetes. If you start showing glucose in your urine at appt's THEN you might but that's not the usual.
I took the 1 hr. early at 10w this time because I had a hx of gestational diabetes in my previous pregnancy. I passed, and am taking it again at the "normal" time next week. My OB wanted me to wait until 26w to make sure I don't get a false negative (GD is progressive during pregnancy), but If I pass again next week, that's it. Obviously if I fail I'll move on to the 3 hr. and possible dx again.
Also, re: induction: I am 37, and my OB brought it up at my 20w appointment, but not because of AMA. He somewhat favors inducing me at 39w because my last delivery was so fast, that an induction would help me avoid a potential unintentional home/car birth, and would streamline childcare arrangements for my 3yo. I was also GBS+ last time, so odds are decent I will be again, and my entire labor was too short last time for the penicillin doses indicated. There was no discussion of my age or increased risk of stillbirth, and when I asked a different OB in the practice at my 24w app't, she said it would be my choice. I strongly prefer not to be induced, and currently don't plan to unless it becomes necessary at like 41+ weeks. I had DD at 39+2 so hopefully not.
I will be considered AMA this pregnancy because I am a surrogate with an egg retrieved from an AMA mama even though I am under 35. I don’t know what my OB will require as far as induction goes as I’m only 6.5 weeks but I was induced with my 3rd and still had a med free birth (minus the pitocin). I plan on a 39 week induction if we all agree and plan on epidural (& med) free labor again if I can. I’ve had 2 med free and 1 epidural labors. I know it’s not what you want and I really hope you can push for a spontaneous labor but in the event it comes to an induction just wanted to share my story.
Thank you so much. I don't know anyone personally who has had a "smooth" induction, two ended up taking over 36 hours and two more ended up with a Csection, so I'm struggling. What do you think made you "successful" with your med-free induction? (I put "successful" in quotations only because an induction that results in a healthy baby and mom would also be successful, just identify med-free as successful for the purpose of this conversation.)
I’ve had two easy Inductions. My first was induced at 39 weeks for elective reasons and I did have an epidural with her. I went in to my induction 3cm dilated. I did have a really severe but really rare reaction to my epidural. I also chose an elective induction at 39 weeks with my 3rd and knew that an epidural was off the table because of my previous reaction. I went into this induction 2ish cm dilated. I honestly think starting to dilate prior was what made my Inductions successful but I also walked, used the birthing ball, etc... to help progress. My first was 11 hours from pitocin to delivery and my second was 9 hours. My first was also 8.5 lbs at a week early so I’m glad I didn’t go longer.
For those of you that are AMA (closer to 40) what are they telling you about induction? I had a conversation with my OB today and he said their standard practice is to induce women over age 35 at 38 or 39 weeks due to increased risk of Stillbirth. When I pushed him on what the "risk" actually was it's like an increase from .01% to .018% or something COMPLETELY effing arbitrary. My jaw dropped and a total argument ensued. Why the eff would I put myself through an induction and a dramatic increase in C-section risk for the slighted increase in stillbirth risk?
I'm still ragey and trying my best to asses the research. He's not WRONG, the risks do increase the closer you get to 40 but it's such a marginal increase I'm surprised he's pushing this sh*t already at 25 weeks.
Again, it shows the risks increase and that if I'm going to be induced, 38/39 weeks will likely have the best outcome, but I cannot find any evidence that is dramatically swaying my feelings on this.
I don't want an induction without true cause. I have my heart set on a med-free birth (which I FULLY UNDERSTAND could be eliminated if an emergency arises) but to be induced without cause is just setting me up for failure for no real reason.
I'm just venting here, and I'm sure some people will think I'm being ridiculous but I'm so damned tired of the fear-mongering. I have no other risk factors at this point.
Blah.
I've had issues with this as well. I was 36 when I had my first baby, and my OB told me he wanted to induce at 41 weeks. Both my mom and sister had gone quite late with their first babies and I was expecting to as well, so I resisted induction until I was 41w5d. Then I was induced with a vaginal dose of cytotec and did not need pitocin. My labor did go smoothly (about 12 hours long), but I was not able to go med-free as I'd wished, which I do attribute to the cytotec bringing on stronger, faster contractions. I had a pretty negative experience with the epidural.
I was 39 when I gave birth again, but working with midwives in a different practice. I was straightforward from the beginning that I did not want to be induced unless absolutely necessary. I got no pressure from them until after my due date. I did have an induction scheduled for 41w5d, but I went into labor on my own at 40w5d. This time I was able to go med-free.
A good friend of mine is 39 and due with her first baby next month and her doctor wants to induce at 39 weeks. She's not happy either.
I will be considered AMA this pregnancy because I am a surrogate with an egg retrieved from an AMA mama even though I am under 35. I don’t know what my OB will require as far as induction goes as I’m only 6.5 weeks but I was induced with my 3rd and still had a med free birth (minus the pitocin). I plan on a 39 week induction if we all agree and plan on epidural (& med) free labor again if I can. I’ve had 2 med free and 1 epidural labors. I know it’s not what you want and I really hope you can push for a spontaneous labor but in the event it comes to an induction just wanted to share my story.
Thank you so much. I don't know anyone personally who has had a "smooth" induction, two ended up taking over 36 hours and two more ended up with a Csection, so I'm struggling. What do you think made you "successful" with your med-free induction? (I put "successful" in quotations only because an induction that results in a healthy baby and mom would also be successful, just identify med-free as successful for the purpose of this conversation.)
I had a smooth induction with my first. I was 40 weeks, and apparently in early labor (contracting every 6-7 minutes). I had 2 doses cytotec, my water broke on its own after the second dose, and I never needed pitocin. However, I did not go med-free (never planned to), I got my epidural about 2 hours after my water broke. I was 5cm about an hour after my epidural, and complete an hour later. I only pushed 5 times total. It was 12 hours from first dose of cytotec to baby.
My son had some problems with his heart rate dropping, but that was related to the cord being wrapped around his neck and not related to the induction.
@pooh840, cactuscookie, thank you for sharing your experiences.
I think part of my induction fear is that I had taken cytotec last year to try and avoid a D&C and I am so scarred from the experience. I was in horrible pain for days and it didn't end up working in the end. It was a nightmare and when my OB mentioned it yesterday I almost burst into tears. I just can't wrap my brain around making the choice to use it again. I know it's for such different reasons but the PTSD related to it is very real.
I talked with my Doula again this morning and she reminded me (again) that it's our choice. And that I can schedule and cancel an induction as many times as I want if baby and I are still doing well. That was comforting.
Thank you so much. I don't know anyone personally who has had a "smooth" induction, two ended up taking over 36 hours and two more ended up with a Csection, so I'm struggling. What do you think made you "successful" with your med-free induction? (I put "successful" in quotations only because an induction that results in a healthy baby and mom would also be successful, just identify med-free as successful for the purpose of this conversation.)
I had a smooth induction with my first. I was 40 weeks, and apparently in early labor (contracting every 6-7 minutes). I had 2 doses cytotec, my water broke on its own after the second dose, and I never needed pitocin. However, I did not go med-free (never planned to), I got my epidural about 2 hours after my water broke. I was 5cm about an hour after my epidural, and complete an hour later. I only pushed 5 times total. It was 12 hours from first dose of cytotec to baby.
My son had some problems with his heart rate dropping, but that was related to the cord being wrapped around his neck and not related to the induction.
But starting the same meds used for inductions when you are already in labor is different than a scheduled induction for someone not in labor right? I’m not a medical professional but it sounds like you had a medicated birth and not an induction?
I had a smooth induction with my first. I was 40 weeks, and apparently in early labor (contracting every 6-7 minutes). I had 2 doses cytotec, my water broke on its own after the second dose, and I never needed pitocin. However, I did not go med-free (never planned to), I got my epidural about 2 hours after my water broke. I was 5cm about an hour after my epidural, and complete an hour later. I only pushed 5 times total. It was 12 hours from first dose of cytotec to baby.
My son had some problems with his heart rate dropping, but that was related to the cord being wrapped around his neck and not related to the induction.
But starting the same meds used for inductions when you are already in labor is different than a scheduled induction for someone not in labor right? I’m not a medical professional but it sounds like you had a medicated birth and not an induction?
I was contracting, but my cervix was not dilated (1cm/70%). So I had ripening. The ripening seemed to be enough to kick my body into active labor. And cytotec is absolutely used as an induction med alone as well.
I’m 38 and looking at induction for #3. Past births were vaginally delivered (age 30 and 34). Why? Past births #1 was 30+ hours, #2 - induction at 40+5 (OB only broke water to induce no drugs), but baby was 10+lbs and fractured his collarbone. I had a tough recovery with #2 and some nerve damage. Me being 38 isn’t a factor.
With DS#1 I did have to take another glucose test after passing the first round because a urine sample a few weeks before birth had something (glucose, protein ...I forget now) in it to warrant another test. With DS2 I passed the first test and that was it. More than likely you won’t have another unless a a urine or blood test later in the pregnancy warrants it.
Just got the free registry box from amazon. It's way smaller than it was with C!
I got an email about this and I'm scared to actually start going down that rabbit hole of officially creating my registry! I have a feeling it will absolutely CONSUME me and I need still need to be productive at work
Just got the free registry box from amazon. It's way smaller than it was with C!
I got an email about this and I'm scared to actually start going down that rabbit hole of officially creating my registry! I have a feeling it will absolutely CONSUME me and I need still need to be productive at work Â
I spent a really long time on mine. I'm a neurotic researcher, so I literally looked up reviews for everything! Second time was much easier!
woowoo, that seems nuts re: induction. I was/am AMA with both pregnancies (35 & 37) and my OB told me their practice is to induce AMA women between 40-41 weeks vs. 41-42 weeks with younger moms but it was ultimately my decision. I had DS at 39+6, but I think my induction was scheduled for 40+5 if I hadn't gone into labor on my own.
I called a Midwife center today to see about changing my care provider. They have access/delivery rights at the hospital that I was already planning on giving birth at, so I'm hoping they'll be willing to take me on as a patient. Provided my ultrasound with the high risk MFM this Friday goes well, I am going to try and switch.
I got an email about this and I'm scared to actually start going down that rabbit hole of officially creating my registry! I have a feeling it will absolutely CONSUME me and I need still need to be productive at work Â
I spent a really long time on mine. I'm a neurotic researcher, so I literally looked up reviews for everything! Second time was much easier!
I started researching while TTC. Both times, lol. I have a "baby related" private wish list on Amazon that I would put stuff on.
Just got the free registry box from amazon. It's way smaller than it was with C!
I got an email about this and I'm scared to actually start going down that rabbit hole of officially creating my registry! I have a feeling it will absolutely CONSUME me and I need still need to be productive at work Â
This is currently killing me. I need to research everything and I’m constantly in information overload. It’s so hard picking and choosing things. I have no idea what is good vs what is recommended. It’s so overwhelming.
woowoo, I had a pain-med-free induction (due to high blood pressure) at 38.5 weeks. I do think maybe I'm a fluke though because the pitocin wasn't doing too much for me (progress or pain wise) even at max dose... (Started with misoprostol, then a few hrs later they started the pitocin at progressive doses and several hrs after that were discussing breaking my water due to lack of progress, when my water broke spontaneously). I had also had a previous non-induction vaginal birth, not sure if that impacted it.
Anyway, you need to do what you're comfortable with but be careful about relying on anecdotes instead of data from large sample sets. Birth is so unpredictable and there's a lot of variance in how people respond to induction.
I know I was whiny last week but I had my intake appointment with the midwife clinic and she found the heartbeat within 5 seconds! That’s a relief. I have my 12 week scan on March 4th so that’s not too far away. Just have to survive a week of solo parenting while DH is in Germany.