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peculiar_lady2 -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 12:27:52 AM)

yeah the most I have ever pushed was 6 times total with my first...three with two more....and twice with one.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 12:30:22 AM)

I did the math, if I pushed for 40 minutes(although I think it was more like 30 minutes) at 3.5 minute intervals that was about 11.5 pushes, lol. So it was pretty quick for the first baby!



nicole6598 -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 1:11:39 AM)

The screaming def gave me more power to push than when I was trying to breathe through it!

LOL Ryanne you are a dork[8D]



Brandy -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 5:30:11 AM)

Ok, it's 2:30 in the morning and I have been thinking.

How can you tell if the reaction your little one has, ie moving and such, is a positive or a negative? Like how do I know that when she moves because of I lay a certain way or eat a certain thing it's because she likes it?

She has hiccups right now.

She started kicking hard earlier while we were watching tv and I moved and she stopped, when I moved back she started again. So it got me wondering about reason behind the movement being good or bad.


Side note, I don't know if anyone remembers me commenting a few weeks ago that I wasn't showing really at all and it was making me kind of sad.. well the last week, really since Tuesday I swear, I'm showing BIG TIME. It's affecting how far I can reach into a counter and how I walk now. It feels good to show [:D][:D][:D]



HomeSpunLady -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 7:25:47 AM)

I pushed three times with Nadia and she was out. But, then again, I was in labor, most of which was hard, for 20 hours. So I think it's a fair exchange.


You know, I was talking with hubby last night and told him why I wasn't moving around in my labor with nadia. I had talked about standing and doing all this stuff, but the first and only time I got out of bed, I spilled 'water' all over the floor. The look on the nurses face who had to clean it up made me feel so awful. Like I was pooping on the floor or something. Come to find out later this nurse was in the middle of passing a kidney stone, went home early. When she came back after I had Nadia, she was a gem!! But anyway, I felt bad for leaking fluid all over the floor, so I stayed in bed. That, and everytime I moved it brought on another contraction. Had I been thinking (this is why I want a doula) I would've gotten on my hands and knees to relieve the pressure on my cervix. Anyway, I told hubby that this time I am not going to worry about leaking and that's what chux pads are for!! It was neat, he was holding onto me yesterday in a sweet hug from behind and we started to sway and I said, you know you can do this in labor, it's called labor dancing. And he said, I can do that!! It was neat for him to 'know' something he could do. And it felt real nice, even nicer when we are facing each other!! It relieves the pressure on the hips. Anyway, thought I would share that.

Also I have this weird question, everytime I wake up in the morning I feel for my uterus. Sometimes it feels like it's just about mid way between my belly button and my pubic bone, where it should be. But sometimes it feels like it's at my belly button. Now that can't be right. What's up with that? Of course, I'm not a trained mw or dr, so I don't really know waht I'm feeling for, but I do have a some idea. Anyway, I'm sure it's fine. I'm just glad it's growing!!



PrincessDonna -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 7:40:55 AM)

I pushed over 3 hours with Noah, 20 minutes with Hannah, less than 15 with Levi. I'm going for 10 with this one.[8D]

I'm not a screamer during labor. I moan and I thought I was being pretty quiet, but apparently not. My cousin was in the room next to mine and both our doors were open. I think if the doors are shut, you can't hear much.

My cough has gotten much worse overnight. I'm sure it'll make me puke sometime today.[>:] Will have to be careful what I eat.[:o]



paulsbride -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 8:28:03 AM)

I hope to not scream this time. I surprised myself -and Paul! - that I did scream.

I didn't push for long - like 16 minutes total - but there were tons and tons of people in the room, they were getting a team of people ready for Judah, they were worried about Judah's heart rate... they had me thoroughly terrified and all they would tell me was to get the baby out.
So I think the screams were in response to my fear, not my pain level.



Flintejae -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 10:32:28 AM)

Brandy - I want to see pictures!

Sarah - I looked in the mirror naked this morning and my belly has DEFINTELY dropped/is lower. I'll take a picture later to prove it, lol.



peculiar_lady2 -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 10:37:27 AM)

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Sarah - I looked in the mirror naked this morning and my belly has DEFINTELY dropped/is lower. I'll take a picture later to prove it, lol.
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dance4joy -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 10:38:47 AM)

There has been an air of secrecy and excitement around my office this morning. . .having to do with my baby shower this afternoon. Every once in a while I get banished to the end of the hall so they can sneak decorations and stuff into the conference room without my seeing it. LOL! I can't wait. . .this is gonna be so much fun.
[:D]



lilyofthefield -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:26:50 AM)

Hi ladies, sorry I can't respond to anyone right now. Just wanted to ask for some prayers. I've been really sick since Saturday and it just seems to be getting worse. I'm worried about the baby with being so sick - he's been so quiet since this started. I'm having a hard time getting any food down. Anyway, your prayers would mean a lot to me. Thanks.



Eliana -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:28:42 AM)

Praying for you, Lily.



PrincessDonna -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:29:29 AM)

You got it, Lily!



peculiar_lady2 -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:31:15 AM)

praying Lily.....just try your best to stay hydrated...that's THE MOST IMPORTANT thing for you when sick and pregnant. (do you know how to tell from your skin if you are dehydrated?....if so test it and if you get dehydrated get to the ER if you can't rehydrate yourself on your own....you may need an IV)



Jenny-Fair -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:35:26 AM)

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Sarah - I looked in the mirror naked this morning and my belly has DEFINTELY dropped/is lower. I'll take a picture later to prove it, lol.

Um...clothed, I hope! LOL



dance4joy -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:38:07 AM)

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well Lily! [&o] I second what Sarah said. . .just make sure you stay hydrated!

I'm praying for you!



Scarlett20 -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 11:52:18 AM)

Yacha - Just had to pop in here ahead of my weekly update to say congrats on hearing the heart beart, that must of been so amazing! I almost burst into tears when I read that[:D]!
My HB appointment is on Wednesday, will let you all know how it goes!

Scarlett
11 weeks PG



Yachaddm -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 12:05:02 PM)

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Yacha - Just had to pop in here ahead of my weekly update to say congrats on hearing the heart beart, that must of been so amazing! I almost burst into tears when I read that !
My HB appointment is on Wednesday, will let you all know how it goes!


Scarlett, you are so sweet! Thanks! [:)] I'll be thinking of you Wed.!

Lily, I'm sorry you're sick! ((hugs)) You'll be in my prayers!

Dance, how exciting!!! Enjoy every minute of your shower, then come back and tell us all about it! [;)]



HomeSpunLady -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 1:08:47 PM)

I don't think I screamed, loud moaning more like it. I did have a lot of verbal prayers though. Like 'Help me Jesus!' It's all I could think of at the time.

I've got a tmi question, (although I'm beginning to wonder if in this thread there is anything too tmi) anyway. I know when a woman is pregnant she makes more vaginal secretions. Well from the beginning of this pregnancy mine has ranged from clear to really yellow. It goes back and forth. At my midwife exam two weeks ago she did do the typical vaginal swab and hasn't called, so I'm assuming it's ok. It doesn't smell bad, in fact it smells like it always has, clean is the only way to say it. Most of the websites I read say that if it's yellow you need to call your dr. But it's ranged my entire pregnancy. I wonder, though, if it's more yellow when I haven't drank enough, or if after I've taken my vitamin. What do you think?



EmilyAnn -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 1:26:46 PM)

Praying for you Nicole!!

I updated my blog with a new belly picture. I think I look a lot bigger. What do yall think?

I hope I am not a screamer in labor. I might scare the neighbors.



BlessedMamaofmany -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 1:36:01 PM)

I think you're cute Em.
Kathryn, I wouldn't worry, if it doesn't have the typical 'infection' type smell, then it's probably normal for you. Especially since it's going back and forth
Sandy



paulsbride -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 2:20:39 PM)

Doctors really don't make it easy to ask questions [8|]
I always see a student doctor, then a regular OB doctor, and then before I leave the high risk doctor just goes over everything the other two did and sends me on my way.
I never ask student doctor questions.
Most of the time I direct my questions at the regular Doctor, unless they are specific towards my cerclage, then I just say that I have a question for Dr. Y**.
So today regular doctor was finishing up and asked if I had any questions. I said yes, but that I'd prefer to ask Dr. Y** my question. No problem, she said.
She left to get Dr. Y** and a few minutes later ALL THREE doctors return.
Normally I don't care, but it was a slightly embarrassing question to ask, and on top of it all the student was a young guy who'd been all cool and googley eyed over Judah and it was just weird.
Oh well, at least I got my important question answered.
Which, in a nutshell and leaving out many details, is that I often get a lot painful pressure in my cervix from the stitch pulling.

The doctor is concerned about that, and said that they'll go back to ultra sounds every two weeks (it looked good before, so she was going to reduce the amount to every 3 weeks). So they'll stay on top of my cervical length. If it gets to 2.5 then she'll put me on bedrest and then assess how it shortens from there on out.



3cappuccinosmom -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 2:35:31 PM)

lily, hope you feel better soon. Stay hydrated!

Pushing:
With Asrat, I pushed for 40 minutes. I have no idea how many pushes that actually was. It was the stupid "purple pushing" situation with everyone counting and yelling at me. [:'(]

With the other two, I was "feeling pushy" for about 2 hours each (half the labor!) and trying not to push. By the time I could really let loose, they were out within 15 minutes, which couldn't have been more than 3 or 4 serious pushes. Biruk I did have to push hard. Gebre, I seem to remember, came out pretty much on his own.

I don't scream, but I do roar. Makes Josiah nervous but he just has to deal with it. [8D]



Flintejae -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 2:35:55 PM)

Jessica,

I really respect your attitude through your pregnancy. Out of everyone I know, you've had the most... complications/differences and yet you have this attitude and perspective that just outshines the rest. I admire that quite a bit.

I have a tv show called Alias that I can send you if you go on bed rest. It's five seasons! :)



(((((((((((((((Lilly))))))))))))))))))))) Stay hydrated, girl! That's THEE most important thing. Dehydration can cause contractions.

Dance: I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!! Babyshowers are lots of fun and it feels good to be acknowledged! Let us know how it goes :)

Kathryn: I don't have any answers. If it persists I say call your nurse/doctor and ask them. My doctors nurse and I have become pretty close :) lol

~~~

I won't be here long; I just wanted to update you briefly. As of my last post I was frustrated at the fact that my home wasn't clean. I never articulated this with Jason - I just vented with you ladies. After he came home on Saturday afternoon he just started to CLEAN. Throughout the rest of the weekend he cleaned almost every room, he took care of the car seat in the car, made some order in the nursery, made food, watched two TERRIBLE movies with me (don't watch michael clayton - SO BORING - and "slipstream" is jsut terrible - TERRIBLE), did bills, etc. He was a machine. I sat there crying feeling so helpless and restless as I watched him and he came up to me, hugged me - told me he was sorry I felt so restless and then he got this cute little smile and said, "You'll make up for it." I laughed because it's true. I will 'make up for it' when I can since I'll be the sole homemaker once Jadon is born.

Outside of that I am gong to go lay down. The contractions are becoming more of a frequent 'pest' and I really want to keep him in for his health reasons and shower reasons for one more week. I'm rather shocked that I got up a bit this morning and then fell back asleep until NOON. I just dont' do that. I really think the fact that I feel so much more organized at home has helped me to relax considerably in my mind which is helping me to finally sleep really good.

I'll take a picture of my belly some time soon to show you, Sarah. Oh, and Jenny - I will be clothed! LOL

Love you all.

Neen



3cappuccinosmom -> RE: '08 Pregnancy Chat/Support (cont'd) (3/3/2008 2:45:34 PM)

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My goodness- don't any of these hospitals use insulation? LOL- I never heard any other ladies. My first hospital was a city hospital (I think Maggie used it too- I wonder if she heard anything)-


I was at Allegheny Gen. Didn't hear anybody else, but i arrived almost pushing so I was pretty much tuning everything out.

I did hear one mom during an appointment at the midwife center. Heard her pushing (and ROARING!!!!!) and then the baby's cries.



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