Congrats on the house!!! That's exciting! And just in time! :)

Yay for moving in! and not a moment too soon. ^.^

Dr's appointment today. Went well. Heartbeat at 145 which is down, she normally in the 150's but i guess it's normal. Dr. didn't say anything about it. Head is down !! which is awsome because I could of sworn she was sideways because I could feel her moving on both sides of my belly this morning. But I think I was feeling her butt on one side and her feet on the other. She was sideways last week. I guess all that time I spent bouncing and rocking on my exerscise ball this week did something. ^.^

Down side, hips are starting to open up and I can really tell. it feels like a muscle cramp that starts at the pelvic floor and then shoots around one hip and down the butt. mostly on the left side. otherwise all is good.

Sakai, isn't it weird how the baby can feel like she's everywhere all at once?? I still get that from time to time. Her body mostly stays on the right side, and she is head down...but sometimes I think she stretches her legs out to the left! It's a weird feeling...

Doctor's appointment at 9:30 am Thursday. He's supposed to check for dilation (FINALLY). Though at my appointment a few weeks ago he said he'd do it at my appointment last week and didn't. Then last week he said he'd do it at my NST on Monday and didn't. On Monday he said he'd do it Thursday. So we'll see.

I am finished with exams! So happy about that. :) Now on to my summer which includes working my summer job, 3 summer classes, pregnancy related classes and moving in with my boyfriend. I'm not busy at all!

I hope everyone is hanging in there! :)

Mindi- How did the appointment go this morning?? Any good news??

Racrane- Awesome for tests being done. You're gonna be super busy but remember to take it easy as well!!

Manda- Baby yet? Or still just annoying contractions? I hope he comes soon!!

Sprkle- Congrats on the house! And awesome for getting it done! Perfect timing :]

Sakai- Glad to hear she turned head down. Drece stayed sideways up until my water was broken.

Been busy here. My milk is not coming in like I expected so i'm a bit frustrated as we have to stick with formula still. I can maybe get 4 ounces a day total no matter how much I try to feed him or pump. His two week check-up is next week. I had my first post-partum check up this week as well and got the staples out. Stitches are still in but the pain is gone for the most part. I'm attaching another picture if you ladies would like to see!

Hope all is well with everybody and hope to hear of some babies being born VERY soon =]

Spencer is here!

Started having stronger contractions around 1am on Wednesday night, and we called the doula to come to the house around 9. Our goal was to labor at home as long as possible (more comfortable that way for us). Went into really good active labor at 11am or so, and we left our house when I started feeling like I needed to push. Made the drive to the hospital, and I was 9.5 cm with just a tiny lip of cervix that they quickly moved stretched him through. Pushed standing up while they filled the tub, got in, and pushed maybe 15 min in the tub before he was out.

We had a couple issues (cord was really tight on his neck, his shoulders got stuck for about a minute and a half, and I tore when they were trying to resolve that, then I hemorrhaged after he was out), so he is bruised up but beautiful.

Official stats: born 5/16 at 5:36pm, 8 lbs 4 oz, 21 inches long, big head circumference at 15.5 inches, and one full head of hair!

I can't post a pic from my phone, but we should be released tomorrow.

Originally Posted by mandalinn82:
Spencer is here!

Started having stronger contractions around 1am on Wednesday night, and we called the doula to come to the house around 9. Our goal was to labor at home as long as possible (more comfortable that way for us). Went into really good active labor at 11am or so, and we left our house when I started feeling like I needed to push. Made the drive to the hospital, and I was 9.5 cm with just a tiny lip of cervix that they quickly moved stretched him through. Pushed standing up while they filled the tub, got in, and pushed maybe 15 min in the tub before he was out.

We had a couple issues (cord was really tight on his neck, his shoulders got stuck for about a minute and a half, and I tore when they were trying to resolve that, then I hemorrhaged after he was out), so he is bruised up but beautiful.

Official stats: born 5/16 at 5:36pm, 8 lbs 4 oz, 21 inches long, big head circumference at 15.5 inches, and one full head of hair!

I can't post a pic from my phone, but we should be released tomorrow.

Congratulations! I'm so glad you both are healthy and happy!

And he is so adorable, Keller. :)

Manda- Yay!!! Congrats! So happy for you. I was wondering if it was going to be like my cousin a feww weeks ago who had contractions for days before the baby decided to rush out. Sounds like long contractions = fast birth. I'm glad everything went well dispite the cord and the bleeding. Sucks that you tore, must of been those shoulders ^.^

Keller- Awww look at his face! Adorable. and all that hair. It's good to get those staples out I bet.

Racrane- Huzzah for no more exams. I've been there, but I never had much pressure with them. (I really should go back someday and finish college)

Had belly pains all day...It made it hard to sleep. I woke up today with my belly still sore and really really hard. I was a bit nervious right now until she kicked a little. I'm still nervious until I feel her normal movment.
Honestly I feel bad because DF and I were a little more...Active.. this morning. Normally we haven't had a problem with sex but today I had to have him stop in the middle of it and change positions because it was really making the right side of my belly hurt. Which then caused my whole stomach to ache. I hope we didn't do anything stupid >.<

it's just weird because my belly feels really hard now. Could be gas, which would also explain the soreness I'm still feeling. Not sure what else it would be.

Amanda I was JUST thinking about you!!!! YAY Spencer is here!!! <3 Can't wait for pictures :)

Yeah Amanda! Welcome Spencer! Our second baby :D I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering if Spencer was here yet. Are you going to post a picture?

Sakai - Sorry about the sore belly. Maybe a warm bath would help.

Keller - He is so cute and tons of hair :)

Racane - yeah to be done your tests!

I am doing ok but so much to do! I have exactly 3 weeks today till the c-section date :dizzy: I got my cloth diapers organized. My lap top fell last week and died so I lost all my data including the awesome hospital packing list I had just finished :mad:

I got worried and had to lie down on the sofa to do a kick count. i got 13 movments in 75 min. Not as active as normal, but she started right up as soon as I started eating. she calmed back down now with little taps here and there.

Realized my tight, hard belly is coming and going...Hicks contractions? They don't hurt any.


EDIT: it's been 5 hours and the pain is still going. Normaly I wouldn't worry so much but it's in the front where my placenta is, so I'm paranoid now. Good news is that Baby girl's movments are back up. I can feel her head and butt bumping around and not just little taps from her feet.
but also developed some spasim like pain on the pelvic floor. So, I called the clinic and they penciled me in right now, so I got to go. I'll keep everyone updated.

EDIT part 2: Went to the clinic and had a NST. she only moved 3 times and I guess she wasn't responding the way they wanted her to and her heart rate was iffy so they sent me to the hospital. @.@They didn't know if she was just being lazy or needed to come out.
I picked up DF because I didn't want to go alone and I know he would of just freaked out at home. so we went to hang out in Labor and delivery, which made me kinda nervious. Got another non stress test and hung out for aabout 40 min. about 20 min. in Baby started moving harder than I've felt in almost a week. So that was good. Her heart rate went up and there were no signs of real contractions, even though I hurt the whole time, (Must of been false? maybe bloating?) So anyways, they sent me home. DF stressed himself into a tizzy and is now unwinding with a hard drink and a wooden mind puzzle (He's such a geek) before going to bed. I feel bad because he has to get up for work in a few hours but he insisted he wanted to be there. Which is nice because I was to scared to go alone.

Congratulations, Amanda!! :congrat:

I had dr appointments today. I'm at 35w3d and measuring between 37-38 weeks. I'm 50-60% effaced, dilated to about 3cm and baby is in between -1 and 0 station. I'm so very ready do be done! He's so low I've had nothing but pain for weeks now. Looks like they will probably strip my membranes on the 31st if he doesn't make an appearance before then. Come on, baby!! :)

Manda- Congrats!! Can't wait to see a picture of the lil guy!

Since I'm home now, I can post a few pictures!

We're still doing good! Had a little bit of a rough night last night (he just did NOT want to sleep) but he's making up for it in adorableness today, and we're getting the hang of what he needs to be happy. I am SORE, though, from the stitches and swelling - hopefully the midwives weren't lying when they said that gets better every day. For now I'm relying on ice and ibuprofen.