I'm sorry to say this to you, but you might have an asshole baby. I had one. She was doing things her own damn way, on her own damn time. I'd like to say that changed when she got here, but it didn't. LOL She continued to be an asshole for a bit. The good news is that I can honestly say now she is so awesome. You can see her little personality emerging and it's amazing. In my experience (and everyone who had asshole babies told me this same thing) asshole babies = really cool, kick ass people.
Oh man I hope this is true! I mean I think my son is turning out great but I hope other do too. He was a hard baby though!
Oh shauni27, I'm sorry to hear about your back pain and the slow progress. I hope you can get some rest and relief and make some progress at home. If it's any help to you, I was a miserable miserable person in the weeks leading up to my deliveries and tried every method known to midwives to help labor along. Castor oil worked instantly with Kate, but I was already 5cm dilated at that point so I think my body was pretty ready for it (though I hadn't had any contractions yet).
All I can say is to just hang out in whatever positions feel good to you, and try to keep moving. Sending you love!
I'm sorry to say this to you, but you might have an asshole baby. I had one. She was doing things her own damn way, on her own damn time. I'd like to say that changed when she got here, but it didn't. LOL She continued to be an asshole for a bit. The good news is that I can honestly say now she is so awesome. You can see her little personality emerging and it's amazing. In my experience (and everyone who had asshole babies told me this same thing) asshole babies = really cool, kick ass people.
Oh man I hope this is true! I mean I think my son is turning out great but I hope other do too. He was a hard baby though!
(heart) We'll share stories over a bottle of wine at our next GTG. I swear I have mild PTSD from weeks 3-10.
Post by mysticmuffin on Jul 14, 2017 15:13:02 GMT -5
I'm glad you were able to make a decision that everyone is comfortable with. I hope you can find some relief from the back pain and that baby decides to make his appearance sooner rather than later without another induction.
Glad you've reached a decision to go home, but gosh how frustrating that baby is not ready to cooperate yet. Hope the massage is great. Take care and know we all love you!!! Baby will get here in his own sweet time I suppose. The whole ordeal & waiting is so tough , but you are tougher.
shauni27 , you must be so disappointed, but I'm glad you have a plan.
Total anecdote, but I went into labor on my own the next day after a massage at 39w. I had been getting prenatal massages every month or so, but once I was full term she did a lot of pressure point stuff to bring on labor. Maybe you'll have some luck?
I have been doing monthly massages too! And I just had one a few days ago with my aunt who is one of the best in the area, she worked on all the pressure points and said she would come over a few times this week in between vacations (she left yesterday for a long weekend and then is flying out right when we plan to be induced again of course!). Praying it works!
Also, you guys are so encouraging and wonderful and supportive. I cannot thank you enough. My massage was GLORIOUS and I will get at least one more in the next few days. I am tired and while still in some pain, it is much better than it was before. I am going to take it easy at home, work from here next week as I can, and just try to stay comfortable and help little guy get here before Thursday so I don't have to be induced again, haha.
Shauni! I was just thinking that I hadn't seen a post from you in a couple of days, so I dug around and finally found this thread! Sorry to hear things went soooo slowly and I hope you're able to get more comfortable now that you can be at home again. Fingers crossed that you've let your body know what you want it to do and it will take the hint soon! Let me know if you need me to drive up there and startle you into labor :-)
Post by patches31709 on Jul 14, 2017 17:20:21 GMT -5
I came in looking for baby pictures; I'm sorry your little one is doing things his own way! I just wanted to add - I really only had back labor and cramps with dd, so you could be closer than you think!
Oh hon, hang in there. I'm glad you made a decision you are comfortable with, and you're going to be watched over. I hope things just suddenly happen for you and it all goes super smooth. You can do this!!
Hang in there lady. Get yourself a good sleep and then set about getting some spicy food and a massage and a pedicure and go out to dinner alone with your mom H.
He will be here before you know it and it will be an amazing day for your family.
And then you'll be sitting here on the interwebz and coaching others on the same
So many hugs to you. But for real girl, go get your nap! My primary regret about late pregnancy/ early labor was not getting as much sleep as possible
shauni27 how did I miss this thread?! So many hugs. You have had to work SO DAMN HARD for this baby, and you're in the home stretch. Whatever happens in the next 1-2 weeks, you are going to end up with that sweet boy in your arms. You are tough as nails and you've got this. You've got everyone in your corner rooting for you!
Post by cherryvalance on Jul 15, 2017 18:38:14 GMT -5
I was wondering how you were doing. I'm sorry to hear things are so frustrating right now, but I hope you're more comfortable at home and that baby gets things going soon!
Thinking about you tonight shauni27 . How is everything? Did you find some relief from the pain?
You are so sweet. Coming home was emotionally so draining for me, and like I said, I was in a lot of pain and discomfort. But after the great massage, a hot shower and 8 hours of sleep (interrupted only to pee, not for blood pressure every hour!) I woke up yesterday feeling like a different person! I still have the normal aches and pains of a 39 week pregnant woman, but all was right with the world and I realized coming home was such a good decision for us.
I lost my mucous plug last night and feel confident that my body is starting the march forward towards progression. I waiver between being terrified of labor and delivery and confident and inspired by the billions of other women who have done it. I also know now that I am still a candidate for an epidural (I have low blood platelets so it was questionable before), so I know I can use that as a fall back for relief if needed.
Mostly I just hope he comes on his own this week so I do not need to be induced again on Thursday.
I plan on taking a small walk this morning and swimming this afternoon. Trying to be a little active to help things move along and to also just feel good on my body. Otherwise, low key and close to home until little man gets here (holy shit, I want to throw up typing that. SO WEIRD.)
shauni27 I had a dream about you last night! We were staying at my parents' old house and you were bound and determined to hike the baby out lol. You and hiked all over the woods behind their house and then you said "it's time" and your H came to pick you up and you went to have the baby.
Still very pregnant. They decided I didn't need to be induced this week and I'm working at home. I spend as much time moving into comfortable positions as possible--today that meant 3 hours floating in the pool. Taking the advice "take naps and relax as much as possible" very seriously
I have another ultrasound tomorrow and we will meet with the team of midwives and obgyns to figure out what next.
Oh, good! Sorry he hasn't come on his own yet, but happy to hear they are still open to letting him come in his own time. Hang in there. You're in the home stretch!