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My hormones must be really messing with me today, because I am in such a gushy mood lol. I was sitting here thinking thinking about my past deliveries, and the impending one. You know, I'm positive that my babies like to come right on time. My first was born the day before his edd (my water broke on its own), and my second was born 3 days before edd (induction, gag), but probably would have come at the same time as her brother. I bet this little guys shows up between Sat.-Mon. right on time with the other 2. And you know what? Even if he comes later, I'm glad . I'm glad that my body knows better than my brain and that it likes to carry my babies full term until they are completely finished . I've seen what some of these girls have went through with their preemies and I am so thankful to not have to worry about that. It's so sad. Pregnancy has had its ups and downs, and I have felt totally done at times, but my body must know what it's doing. I can't understand seriously wanting a baby to come before 39 weeks anymore. And all the inductions I just don't understand (when they are not medically necessary).
I know we all get tired of being pregnant, especially in those last few weeks. And thinking about possibly carrying over can certainly be an exhausting thought. But I'm not worried about any of that stuff anymore. I'm not worried about not being able to actually go into labor on my own or possibly carrying over. If it isn't happening yet, then there's a good reason. No need to rush to the dr. and beg for them to put me in labor. He's going to come at the right time, his own time
Lol your hormones must really be kicking in! Trusting your body is so important when you want to have a natural delivery. Glad you aren't fighting it! Matthew will come soon enough and then you will wish you could stuff him back in you when you have three to deal with instead of two!!! LOL
So true! All of mine have come naturally too, well they choose their birthday anyway, and it is amazing how close they all were to being born at about the same gestation. Mikey baked a little longer than the others and came the day before he was due, but the rest were 1-1.5 weeks early. I do think if we let things happen spontaneously it works out for the best.
I would worry about inducing before my body was ready, because what if I were just meant ot keep baby in longer?
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I would worry about inducing before my body was ready, because what if I were just meant ot keep baby in longer?
this was my thought. what if he just wasn't ready? even at 39 weeks? even today? what if his lungs aren't totally finished? what if he needs a few more hours or days? if he hasn't come out by now, then he obviously needed more time
this was my thought. what if he just wasn't ready? even at 39 weeks? even today? what if his lungs aren't totally finished? what if he needs a few more hours or days? if he hasn't come out by now, then he obviously needed more time
While there is still so much research to be done on why labor starts, there is evidence that the baby's body releases a hormone once the lungs are fully mature that causes mom's body to then release the hormones that start labor. I think that is amazing! baby and mom work together in so many ways to ensure labor and delivery happen properly. This is why I choose NOT to interfere with the process with chemicals in anyway. Including avoiding pain medication, etc. Why 'fix' something that isn't broken?
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When they persisted in questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let the person among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." John 8:7 Sail Back to Me
While there is still so much research to be done on why labor starts, there is evidence that the baby's body releases a hormone once the lungs are fully mature that causes mom's body to then release the hormones that start labor. I think that is amazing! baby and mom work together in so many ways to ensure labor and delivery happen properly. This is why I choose NOT to interfere with the process with chemicals in anyway. Including avoiding pain medication, etc. Why 'fix' something that isn't broken?
I have read this, too! And, both of mine came about a week and a half early naturally. I think it's so cool that the baby "tells" Mamma when he/she is ready. I am looking forward to the baby coming, but I am kind of just rolling with whatever comes. I will say that when things really pick up, I will need someone to get my kids out of my way...haha. I love them, but I can't be getting chocolate milk and changing poopy diapers while in labor!
What a really positive good post!!! LOVING your attitude!
I am definitely done, between the hip pain, back pain, nasal congestion, cervix and bladder pain, etc...I just want her to come already!!! However, seeing as how Owen was 6 days late I honestly have tried very hard to program my mind into realizing that I really could be pregnant wellllll into January. AND that that is ok! It is hard to realize, especially when everyone around is popping out their babies but it does happen when it is time.
My babies like to bake, too! I feel very fortunate to have had 4 very ideal vaginal births. Drew was helped along with a water break at 41w 3 days, I was completely effaced and dilated to 3 or 4 and contractions started the second they broke it. Hannah came along on her own on her edd and I got to stay home until my water broke. Luke came along at 40w 3d, another water break when I was 80% and dilated to 3. Grace was helped along a bit at 39w 2d, but it was medically necessary for me; I would have been happy to keep her in a while longer. Even her birth was smooth, I was dilated to 2 and 70%, they used pit very briefly and stopped after they realized I didn't really need it the second contractions started.
I love my body! I have a connective tissue disorder that causes a lot of joint pain and I injure easily and it is easy for me to feel "betrayed" by my body on bad days (pregnant or not). But when I stop and think about how well I grow full term, healthy babies, I am amazed! I may be due on the 26th of January, but it's ok if he is not here that day! When I first joined this ddc, I actually considered joining February assuming this little guy would like to hang around a while! I sure am glad I joined you ladies, tho!
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then you will wish you could stuff him back in you when you have three to deal with instead of two!!! LOL
LOL - like the idea of pushing one out isn't terrifying enough in the first place!
You ladies are right though, the human body is incredible and being pregnant has given me even more respect for it than before! Whilst there are some great/unavoidable reasons for inducing, most of the time babies just seem to know when they're ready...I find that mind blowing!
Hoping to be this positive if/as the weeks tick on!
If it weren't for the disorder that causes clotting issues, I would absolutely INSIST that I be allowed to stay pregnant until I went into labor naturally. My doctor is one who believes that yes, babies come when babies are ready. Sure, there are extenuating circumstances that some come early, but in term mommas, he says the baby is 100% in control of when and how your labor happens and goes. I love that about him!
And while yes, I get to the point of wanting to throw in the towel sometimes, when you get down to it, I'm in it for the long haul...I wouldn't have him a moment earlier than what he chose if I had my way.
I wonder if I will go on my own before my csection date (which is scheduled for 40w and 3 days) the last doctor appt gave me crap for that! I could very well decide not to come at all and wait.. the only reason I need a csection is b/c none of these doctors deliver breech anymore or I'd give it a shot.
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I was thinking this today too! I actually commented on this in my appt update today, that I feel really calm about waiting for him to make his debut when he's ready. I was so upset last pregnancy because I *knew* he would be early, both of his brothers were (on their own) but he just kept baking. I feel so much peace about waiting this time around. It is a really nice feeling to not be stressing about it.
It is fascinating how mom and baby know when it's time! I am not to the point of being "done" yet, but I remember how I felt around 39 weeks with DD. I just wanted her out, but I also knew that she would come when she was ready and if it weren't for my high blood pressure, I would've waited for her to come on her own. I am so worried that my blood pressure will spike at the end again and I will be forced into another induction, but I am trying to stay calm about it and hope for the best.
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