So I'm being induced tomorrow night (pitocin drip) if bubs doesn't start to make an appearance on his own. Even though all signs are pointing toward labor (I've started to dilate, am about 70-80% effaced, lost my mucus plug, and also had a little cramping on and off for about a week) I just really think this bugger is comfortable in there and won't ( Read more... )

I'm a bit late posting this, but Oliver was born on January 22.

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Has anyone had any success with an induction massage? My aquarobics instructor also works as a doula and offers a massage where she works on the acupressure points ( Read more... )

Background: I'm 24 weeks with #2, type 1 diabetes, induced with #1 at 38 weeks with rupture of membranes and pitocin, baby showed signs of fetal distress, 16 hours of labor ended with a c-section and baby spent 3 days in NICU until his blood sugars stabilized ( Read more... )

i'm 39 weeks 2 days and feeling pretty down and out. i had an appointment with my doctor at the 39 week mark and other than having braxton hicks contractions i do not seem to be exhibiting any signs that birth is going to happen soon. doctor checked my cervix (i know it's not necessarily an indicator) and i am not dilated at all. doctor wants me to ( Read more... )

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Finally, I'm getting on here to post my birth story!

First, the general info:

Natalie Cassandra
October 14, 2012
7 lbs 6 oz - 19.5 inches

I think I posted a little bit about what was happening as it was starting up but I'll recap just in case.

Let's see...

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Hello everyone! I am scheduled to be induced this friday. I will be 39 weeks. I have a clotting disorder (APS) and inject blood thinners twice a day so getting me off my blood thinners in time for delivery makes induction necessary. Anyways, I have a platelet count of 66,000 and the cut off for epidurals is 100,000. I would love some stories ( Read more... )

So, I am 40w4d and at my prenatal appt today my naturopath and midwife mentioned induction by vaginal misoprostal insertion. They weren't too concerned by me going to 42wks but with my first baby I went 18 days "past due." They said they "would't let that happen" this time. I had a totally healthy son and normal homebirth so I really don't see ( Read more... )

Hi all,

Honestly, I'm not sure if I've ever posted here before. I've been a member since I found out I was pregnant and now I'm 35 weeks. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 26 weeks and have been so far controlling it with diet and exercise although this is becoming more and more of an intense struggle.

Anyway, at my appointment with ( Read more... )