Comments on: Not yet. Soon. Verrah, verrah soon.

By: bella

bella — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:23:39 +0000

omg, if she has low fluid, delver now. my due date was september 15, i was induced on october 4 because my doctor was stupid and wanted to go on vacation the third week in september. when he got back, (i was unaware of all this at the time he told me it was normal for a first baby to be late) it was an emergency potosin induced delivery, where my baby was too large. Instead of a C section i delivered a 10and a half pound baby to the tune of 152 stitches internal and out.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:49:03 +0000

just want to reassure you, you’re in NO way “cold” when you say you would put Jes first if things went really bad and it came to that (and I am sending positive thoughts that it won’t). Jes is your baby, you’ve had 17 years bonding and loving her. IMO, perfectly natural.

By: His mija

His mija — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:41:16 +0000

I started crying reading this post. I can’t wait to see baby photos soon.

Please tell Jes she’s in my thoughts and prayers.
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By: di

di — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:55:57 +0000

It really isn’t an exact science because due dates are based upon “perceived” date of conception, which can really vary. Sperm can live for several days, eggs can drop late, it’s just not that cut and dry. I carried my child 289 days (knew the exact date of conception). She had to be taken by a C-section because she had actually started to get smaller, which happens if babies don’t come out on time when they’re s’posed to.

Kaya, you and Jes are so in our thoughts this weekend. Enjoy the time you have together this weekend, it’s all gonna change REAL FAST :-)

By: Dr_BuzzCzar

Dr_BuzzCzar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:46:37 +0000

For what it’s worth, I agree 100% with the choices made to date and the choices you’ve indicated you’ll make if circumstances demand it. I’m expectant that it will be much ado about nothing and both Jes and baby return home healthy and happy.

By: TakenbyLovely

TakenbyLovely — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:29:48 +0000

Oh, and I gotta say…there aren’t nearly as many risks of ‘carrying the baby too long’ as one would think. The placenta doesn’t really magically deteriorate or anything like that. That’s mostly scare tactics doctors use to have it done on their terms.

There is part of me that is truly, honestly, sorry that I feel the need to say these things when Jes is huge and uncomfortable and you’re gonna be a grandma. I swear I’m not trying to piss on anyone’s Wheaties. I was just an ignorant, uninformed welfare rat – and treated as one – when I had my son. It wasn’t until AFTER it went to shit that I was informed, and I’d hate that to ever happen to anyone again.
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By: TakenbyLovely

TakenbyLovely — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:26:10 +0000

I was induced, despite already being in labor. I dialated really fast, as I’d been at 3 for about five weeks. What happened? I pushed fruitlessly for two hours, then had an emergency c-section because he wasn’t even at 0 station yet and his heart rate was declining. If they had left me alone my labor would’ve been long. Probably really long, since it was 33 hours as it was. But he would’ve come out the right hole. :/ I know, it doesn’t happen like that every time, but it’s that fear, and those ‘birth rape’ issues that make me go all psycho and “avoid it if you can!” As a nation our c-section rates are right about 33%. Really, do we believe that 33% of the women in this country can’t have babies the way they’re supposed to? Really, doctors are in a damn hurry and don’t want to deal with unexpected. Except pregnancy isn’t a medical condition, and birth isn’t an emergency. (And since then, thanks to the spinal, if I’m the least bit sedated…I stop breathing. Every. single. time since his birth, where I stopped breathing, I just…stop. It made my tooth surgery fun, LOL).

/soapboxiness.

Aside from that, that due date could also be two weeks off…in the other direction. Measuring large, particularly at the end of a pregnancy, means naught. Because they can’t really measure the baby well in the womb. Just sayin’. Please, ignore me. I mean that sincerely, because I know I’m a pain in the ass but I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I didn’t at least SAY it, even if it means nothing. From a distance and through space, I love you and the Jes I know. *Hugs*
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By: dragonfly

dragonfly — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:12:35 +0000

Yay, it’s almost over, one way or the other. I hope all goes well! Send hugs and comfort to you all and especially Jes. If you can, put me on the phone call list when the action starts :)

By: simplyfem

simplyfem — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:35:14 +0000

…and yes i am getting a little ocd-ish on checking your page..waiting for a blurb that says we are on our way to the hospital..or we are home with a new addition to the family! hurry up already! i am starting to feel like i am stalking you guys in cyberspace! – geez time to get a life huh?

By: simplyfem

simplyfem — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:33:07 +0000

all are in my thoughts and sending good energy…here is your mantra (not that you asked for one) – everything is working exactly as it should be.
here is a thought – not that it is of any comfort for jes who i can full appreciate is ready to get this deal over with..but all human beings are born three month premature in essence, the only reason we come out at 9 months is because our head gets too big, and it literally makes passage thru the birth canal impossible. we really need another 3 months to cook! and no i am not advocating waiting one minute longer than absolutely necessary..i am all for inducement..enough already!