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My Due Date: July 24, 2014I have given birth!
Age: 35 years old
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Doctor's Appt!
By mrsamanda » Posted Jul. 14, 2014 11:33pm - 741 views - 14 comments
I had pretty much ZERO progression cervix-wise. Doctor said I basically had 2 options. 1) Come in at midnight Wed. night and start induction and see how things go, start Pitocin the next morning (Thurs 39 weeks), basically an all day process of waiting, possibly/more than likely ending up in c-section anyways or, 2) Just opting for the c-section. (For multiple other reasons, but mostly because of my "unfavorable cervix" and the bigger she gets paired with me not really loosening up any. Reluctantly, with a lot of discussion and weighing the pros and cons, we have decided to go for c-section. It's not really exactly what I want, but I want to do what is best and safest for both of us. I cried in the exam room in front of God and my husband and the doctor and my mother, trying to decide on what I "wanted" to do. I've pretty much cried off and on all day at everything. I'm just so hormonal and emotional, I guess. Scared, irritated at everything and everyone, unsure, mad, feeling unprepared, not ready and ready at the same time, rushed, etc. You name it, I'm feeling it. But, it doesn't help, the fact that my DH's dad told us today that they decided they don't want us to bring our two 3 year old cats with us when we come stay with them for a few months. Like, WTF do you expect me to do with my pets that I've had since they were babies, after we've had this decided for almost 2 months that they would just stay in the basement (that NO ONE EVER GOES DOWN INTO, so they would be practically undetected ANYWAYS!). So, now I'm not only stressed about the birth, but that too. I could go on and on about it, but what's the point.
They will be calling me in the morning with the time we need to be at the hospital on Thursday! So, I will be changing over to 39 weeks this Thursday, July 17th and we will be having a baby it seems! I'm not sure how to feel about it. It's kind of surreal to be at this point. I'm feeling all those feelings all at once. Not ready, short on time, excited, freaked out, etc. Lol. I don't know what to do. We got the majority of the rest of the items on my list to pack in the bag. So, we will just have to grab those last minute items like toothbrush, hairbrush, etc. the morning we leave. I'll probably be there until Sunday, doc said. 3 days total since it's a c-section. Not looking forward to that recovery, but maybe it won't be so bad. I want to be able to enjoy our new bundle as thoroughly as possible.
We're going to be requesting for the first hour be for just us 3 for skin to skin and bonding time before any family comes in to meet and greet. Of course, now since we're having a cs, my mom won't be able to be in the room for the birth, she will be coming in first for a little bit before everyone else. Surely, everyone can understand our reasoning for all this without being immature and bitchy about it. They can get glad as quick as they get mad about it and step on out of the hospital if they so choose. It's our baby and we will do what we want. Ya know? We will be posting on Facebook sometime tomorrow after we find out the time we have to be there so everyone will know when to come and about our request so they won't expect to barge right in once she's here.
Anyways, the countdown begins. I hope I feel more excited closer to time, because all I feel right now is ill, irritated, and pissed off because of the whole living/cat situation being dropped on us days before the birth and 2 months after we thought we had this worked out. I shouldn't have to be stressed about that on top of everything else, but I am.
3 days and counting until we meet our baby girl! <3
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Doctor's Appt!
By mrsamanda » Posted Jul. 14, 2014 11:33pm - 741 views - 14 comments
I had pretty much ZERO progression cervix-wise. Doctor said I basically had 2 options. 1) Come in at midnight Wed. night and start induction and see how things go, start Pitocin the next morning (Thurs 39 weeks), basically an all day process of waiting, possibly/more than likely ending up in c-section anyways or, 2) Just opting for the c-section. (For multiple other reasons, but mostly because of my "unfavorable cervix" and the bigger she gets paired with me not really loosening up any. Reluctantly, with a lot of discussion and weighing the pros and cons, we have decided to go for c-section. It's not really exactly what I want, but I want to do what is best and safest for both of us. I cried in the exam room in front of God and my husband and the doctor and my mother, trying to decide on what I "wanted" to do. I've pretty much cried off and on all day at everything. I'm just so hormonal and emotional, I guess. Scared, irritated at everything and everyone, unsure, mad, feeling unprepared, not ready and ready at the same time, rushed, etc. You name it, I'm feeling it. But, it doesn't help, the fact that my DH's dad told us today that they decided they don't want us to bring our two 3 year old cats with us when we come stay with them for a few months. Like, WTF do you expect me to do with my pets that I've had since they were babies, after we've had this decided for almost 2 months that they would just stay in the basement (that NO ONE EVER GOES DOWN INTO, so they would be practically undetected ANYWAYS!). So, now I'm not only stressed about the birth, but that too. I could go on and on about it, but what's the point.
They will be calling me in the morning with the time we need to be at the hospital on Thursday! So, I will be changing over to 39 weeks this Thursday, July 17th and we will be having a baby it seems! I'm not sure how to feel about it. It's kind of surreal to be at this point. I'm feeling all those feelings all at once. Not ready, short on time, excited, freaked out, etc. Lol. I don't know what to do. We got the majority of the rest of the items on my list to pack in the bag. So, we will just have to grab those last minute items like toothbrush, hairbrush, etc. the morning we leave. I'll probably be there until Sunday, doc said. 3 days total since it's a c-section. Not looking forward to that recovery, but maybe it won't be so bad. I want to be able to enjoy our new bundle as thoroughly as possible.
We're going to be requesting for the first hour be for just us 3 for skin to skin and bonding time before any family comes in to meet and greet. Of course, now since we're having a cs, my mom won't be able to be in the room for the birth, she will be coming in first for a little bit before everyone else. Surely, everyone can understand our reasoning for all this without being immature and bitchy about it. They can get glad as quick as they get mad about it and step on out of the hospital if they so choose. It's our baby and we will do what we want. Ya know? We will be posting on Facebook sometime tomorrow after we find out the time we have to be there so everyone will know when to come and about our request so they won't expect to barge right in once she's here.
Anyways, the countdown begins. I hope I feel more excited closer to time, because all I feel right now is ill, irritated, and pissed off because of the whole living/cat situation being dropped on us days before the birth and 2 months after we thought we had this worked out. I shouldn't have to be stressed about that on top of everything else, but I am.
3 days and counting until we meet our baby girl! <3
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from hopejosh » Posted Jul. 15, 2014 8:49am C- sections aren't that bad, try not to stress. My advice for posting times on Facebook may not be the best idea unless you know for a fact that those notified will respect your wishes. With my first, I also had a c section, while in recovery, several family and friends rushed to the nursery window and snapped pictures of my daughter and posted then on Facebook before I ever got to really see her or hold her. The second time around, for my son, no one was there except my husband. We had our bonding time before anyone was told a time to show. Good luck to you! |
 | Comment from HzlGreenEyes » Posted Jul. 15, 2014 8:36am I'm sorry to hear about your ups and downs, everything will work out in the end and I am sure your Inlaws will change their minds. Not fair they told you yes and then changed their minds at the last minute. But HOW EXCITING IS IT!!!! You will be having your Baby Girl in your arms in no time!!! |
 | Comment from Cattsmeow » Posted Jul. 15, 2014 8:35am I'm sorry that your FIL changed his mind about your cats. That's a pretty crappy thing to dump on you when you're stressed and upset. I hope you guys are able to figure something out. I understand your distress about a csection, but a planned section is better than an emergency one. At least you have a few days to prepare for the surgery and feel more at ease with the decision. Plus, having your mom around to help out afterwards is sure to be a relief. Sending you tons of positive energy this week as you prepare to hold your little girl in your arms for the first time! (Btw, hubby and I are of the same mind. After Brandt is born, we're not allowing anyone in to see us for an hour or 2, so my husband, son, and I can spend time as a family bonding with our new little guy. The only exception is going to be my MIL and only because I want pictures of the first time my son sees his little brother. Then she's back out to the waiting until we're ready to allow visitors.) |
 | Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Jul. 15, 2014 7:31am Big hugs, sweet girl! I feel for you and I'm anticipating a very similar situation tomorrow morning. This stinker just won't come out - even though Grandma is already here and ready to meet him. I'll be saying prayers for you all for a safe and swift delivery. Keep your chin up and remember, nothing will matter much after you hold that precious girl in your arms. XO |
| Comment from Jelly-Bean » Posted Jul. 15, 2014 5:27am Please dont stress too much.. c sections arent that bad and at least you know beforehand and it doesnt become an emergwncy!! Our due dates are one day apart but my c section is also on thursday!! I dont have advice on the cat thing except that I also have one and can only imagine your stress. Good luck lady and please dont worry I'm sure they'll take good care of you guys in theatre and believe me.. once you hear that first cry you wont think of anything else. That first cry (even with c section!!) Is amazing and you'll have skin to skin just a very short while afterwards. Thinking of you!! |
 | Comment from AshleyLauren » Posted Jul. 15, 2014 12:56am 3 days! OMG! I love that idea of just the three of you together at the beginning. I might just do that myself! I'm sorry about your FIL changing his mind about the cats. That is surely stressful right before the birth of your daughter! Geez! Maybe he will change his mind again! I can't wait to see pictures of Henley! I'll be thinking of you lots this week! |
