Sharon asksā¦
Just like to hear birth stories, how long were you in labor, did you have natural birth?
I think i was a lucky one. My pregnancy was HORRIBLE but delivery was awesome. Went in to get induced at 6 cms (36 weeks) and within 3 hrs after induction (an hr and a half of pushing) my 8lb14oz son was born! (did have a 4th degree laceration though š ) Trying for the second now, think it will be as easy? THANKS GIRLS!
Michelle answers:
For me, I have two girls. Both pregnancies were good. No morning sickness or anything at all. With my first daughter, I didn’t know what to expect. I was having contractions the whole night but didn’t know it at the time. I thought I had to go to the bathroom, but there was no pain. The next morning at 9:30 my water broke and I got to the hospital and by 12:30 my daughter was born, 6lbs. 11oz. It all went so fast, it felt like it all happened in 10 minutes. I didn’t even have time for an epidural but they did give me IVs. I can still remember the pain from the contractions. I was screaming at my husband that I never wanted to do that again!! Almost 4 years later, we’re pregnant with our 2nd girl. This one came out even faster than the 1st. I was 6cm dilated when I got to the hospital and the nurse put me in an exam room. She checked me and then left me there to wait for my doctor who just happened to be in the hospital that day doing scheduled c-sections. He finally came in and checked me and then started screaming out the door for the nurse to get me into a delivery room right away cuz I was 7 cms. He told me he was on his way to another surgery and that I’d probably have another doctor delivering my baby. So the nurse walked me to a delivery room and got me settled into the bed and then she left to go get all my paperwork cuz I was not even a patient yet. In only a few minutes I’m screaming at my husband that I felt the baby’s head coming out. He thought I was joking…so he looked and I’m so lucky he didn’t pass out cuz there’s the baby’s head. He starts to run out the door to chase down the nurse when he bumps right into my doctor walking past on his way to surgery. He screams down the hall for the nurse and comes in just in time to catch my baby. It was so funny cuz the nurse is cleaning up my baby and my doc is getting me cleaned up and then people start coming in. The nurse for the IV came in and called me Speedy Gonzales. Then the epidural guy came in too. There was no pain at all and it was actually kinda fun for me…It all happen in about 3 hours. The bad thing was that everyone missed the birth… My in-laws were there but in the cafeteria with my other daughter and my mom was on the way but 15 minutes late. I wished I had gotten everyone’s expression on film. Everyone’s jaws were almost hitting the floor when they walked into my room…I think I’ll do it just one more time next year…can’t wait.
Sandy asksā¦
Is it normal for amniotic fluid to decrease or be low by the end of a full term pregnancy? Or a problem?
The fluid right now is at a 6.5 and the Doctor is wanting to induce. I would like a natural childbirth so I want to make sure it would be ABSOLUTELY necessary before doing an induction. Any information would be much appreciated.
Michelle answers:
I don’t know specific amounts of amniotic fluid, but about inducing: DON’T if you can help it. It is way more painful than natural, the pitocin causes contractions back to back and the pain is horrible, trust me I have been through it recently (oct ’05).
Helen asksā¦
I would like to hear from people who have tried castor oil for labor induction.?
Hello! I have been reading the book Ina May’s guide to childbirth. One of the natural induction remedies that she mentions as being safe (for full-term pregnancies) is castor oil. I have been researching and the main problem that I have come across is people warning against this due to an increase in meconium in the amniotic fluid, although the research that has been done indicates there is no evidence of increased meconium compared to “normal” labors (which is 6-25%). I would like to hear from people who have actually tried castor oil and comment on whether or not your baby had meconium when he/she was born.
Thanks!!!
Michelle answers:
She’s a quack, then. Why risk it? Not worth RISKING MY CHILD in my opinion.
Paul asksā¦
Friday Pregnancy Fun…?
Just a little Friday fun for all you expecting mommies!!
1) How far along are you/when are you due?
2) Do you have any other children (if so, what gender and how hold)?
3) What are you having?
4) Does baby have a name yet?
5) Is baby’s room ready, if so, for how long?
6) If you’re over 30 weeks, are your bags packed?
7) What form of pain management are you planning to use (if any)?
8) For those you are CLOSE, are you planning natural, induction, or c-section?
9) Are you nervous as your due date approaches (if so, what are you most nervous about)?
10) Have you gained any weight?
11) What are you estimating baby to weigh (just for fun)?
12) How are you feeling overall?
13) What’s the most fun/horrible part of being pregnant?
14) SAHM or Working mom? (after baby?)
15) Bottle, breast-feed, or undecided?
Happy Friday Moms!!!
Oh, my answers:
1) 37+4 weeks…actual due date August 23
2) 20 month old daughter at home (Kalyn Brooke)
3) Another little girl
4) Katie Morgan
5) Finally finished the nursery last weekend
6) My daughter is packed to stay with her Aunt, but mine and hubby’s bags aren’t packed (maybe I’ll do it this weekend)
7) Anything they’ll give me…highly allergic to pain…lol
8) Repeat c-section scheduled for the 19th
9) Yes. I’m more nervous about bringing her home to big sister, and having two under the age of 2.
10) I’ve lost 20 lbs this far
11) I’m guessing 8-8.5 lbs. 1st was 7.14lbs. EFW scan @ 36wks said 7.3 on this one) We’ll see!
12) Anxious/Tired
13) Fun: feeling the baby move, and sharing with hubby. Horrible: The increased pressure over the last few weeks, and trying to sleep has become WORK!
14) Working mom, coming back to work after maternity leave (6-8wks)
15) Breast-feeding (but not opposed to a bottle if it doesn’t work out. Had a difficult time with 1st daughter, leaving all options opened)
Congrats mommies!!!
Michelle answers:
1. Im 36 weeks along and am due Sept 8th but am having a c-section on Sept 3rd
2. 1 daughter..shes just turned 12 month on july 27th.
3. A boy!
4. Its between what dad wants: George Thomas Dunn or what i want: James Thomas Dunn…either way we are going to call him Tommy.
5. Not yet..we just got a new house and everything has to be set up..not just his room but everything
6. My bags aren’t packed..last time i packed way to much stuff lol
7.spinal block and then something better then hydrocodone if i can get it after surgery.
8.repeat c-section
9. I am nervous about my recovery..although last time was easy for me..i now have a 12 month old to take care of too…how will i pick her up? How will i put her in her high chair..how will i put her in her crib to bed? Who will help me when my husband goes back to work?
10. Not really..only about 5 pounds
11. I got him guesstimated last week at 35 weeks and they said he is already 7lbs15oz..so when hes born he might be 10 lbs!
12. Horrible..my hips and pelvic bones and legs hurt sooo bad.. Im having a hard time walking..and getting up and rolling over in bed..i hope my water breaks or something so i dont have to do another 3 weeks of this..
13. What i just said is the worse part…the best part is having dad feel the baby kick and move and seeing how happy it makes him.
14. Staying at home…but id like to find a job as soon as i can handle it.
15. Breast feeding..and i like to pump also so i can have a break occasionally and dad can take over. The pump really saved me and kept me going with my daughter.
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