tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post8254495550939305779..comments2023-10-20T07:27:30.939-04:00Comments on clueless but hopeful mama: Expectationsclueless but hopeful mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11011524864788495788noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-29821390185539776612009-05-19T20:31:59.502-04:002009-05-19T20:31:59.502-04:00Ah, my dear- I so agree with everyone who says tha...Ah, my dear- I so agree with everyone who says that your body and baby Bean know best, and unless there is a medical reason to induce or you are just so uncomfortable that you can't stand it, then why? Modern medicine is a wonderful thing, but it does hav e its time and place. <br /><br />Everytime there is a pause in your posting I hope that it is because you have gone to the hospital to welcome Bean, and that it is on her terms. Yet the way you write- you sound as if you have somehow failed if you induce, that your body doesn't work right, you would have been "one of those women" etc etc. <br /><br />Well- maybe. Maybe not. If so, then thank your choice of higher power that you live in this time. This is where modern medicine shines its beauty. Yes, there are many women alive today who would have died in childbirth 100 years ago. There are also many people with transplanted hearts, bypass grafts, type I diabetes on daily insulin- you see my point. <br /><br />Obviously your body was meant to have babies- you said it yourself, look how easily you got preggers both times, when everyone said you wouldn't!<br /><br />Maybe Bean just likes it in there. Its warm and soft and dark, and all of her needs are cared for. All she has to do is kick you and you will do what she wants. I wouldn't want to come out. Hell, if you think that belleh might stretch to accomodate a 5'9" adult, I might be interested in taking a little vacation someday...<br /><br />At this point it is probably all moot, but remember what someone else said- you are the one who carried and grew that little girl. Even if she needs a little encouragement to get out here, that's nothing compared to all that you have done.belindahttp://none.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-60763143955916909812009-05-19T11:13:00.000-04:002009-05-19T11:13:00.000-04:00Oh sweetie, I AM SORRY. You are one tough woman wi...Oh sweetie, I AM SORRY. You are one tough woman with enormous, unbelievable patience. I hope the Bean comes on her own TODAY.<br /><br />If not, I just wanted to say that I got induced with both my boys and it was fine. It was great. It was perfect. IF that happens, try not to fear. I know it's not what you wanted, but it still can be okay.<br /><br />Come ON, Lima Bean!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170500094049647497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-82687761956977297972009-05-18T17:56:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:56:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry you've had to hold the baby soooo muc...I'm so sorry you've had to hold the baby soooo much longer than you were prepared to do. You're in my thoughts! I'm thinking happy dilation thoughts for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-46891194961853294702009-05-18T17:50:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:50:00.000-04:00Oh, how I hope things work out as you would like t...Oh, how I hope things work out as you would like them too. Wishing you (two) a fast and easy road ahead.Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283580073759431574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-24165956379038059832009-05-18T17:39:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:39:00.000-04:00We'll be thinking of you.We'll be thinking of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-48878979971256476922009-05-18T13:50:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:50:00.000-04:00Oh, I can only imagine how frustrating this must b...Oh, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be. I hope you won't feel too disappointed if you end up having to use Pitocin; you will still be the one who carried this girl and birthed her, regardless! <br /><br />I tend to think you body and the baby will know what to do, and that doctors get a bit meddlesome sometimes. I wish they would let you have a few more days.<br /><br />I am thinking of you, and sending birthing vibes your way!artemisiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048259618106957687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-65053408095105007942009-05-18T07:19:00.000-04:002009-05-18T07:19:00.000-04:00Sending good thoughts of a quick birth your way.Sending good thoughts of a quick birth your way.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383163628351295433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-70053129932088554172009-05-17T22:25:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:25:00.000-04:00Hey, Jen. Sending you so much love and a lot of G...Hey, Jen. Sending you so much love and a lot of GROUNDING, GRAVITY, DESCENDING vibes. Does laughing really hard help? Either way, watch one of your favorite funny movies for me. Love, KKGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768948862156279601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-67043620705781225662009-05-17T22:16:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:16:00.000-04:00OMG you poor thing :( I'm sure you have tried EVE...OMG you poor thing :( I'm sure you have tried EVERYTHING already, but 2 things come to mind: bouncing on the yoga ball and being adjusted by a chiropractor. Both of these can help her descend. I hope she comes SOON.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785640836122721190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-45591101170483741992009-05-17T21:00:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:00:00.000-04:00Oh honey... Here's hoping that silly baby finds he...Oh honey... Here's hoping that silly baby finds her way down the birth canal on her own! I really hope you don't have to go the Pitocin route, but if it becomes inevitable, just know that you gave "natural" birth your best shot, and, as the saying goes, sometimes we don't get what we want, but you just might get what you need.<br />Also, I SO get that feeling of "maybe my body is broken" and "maybe I'm really bad at this pregnancy thing." And I always just try to remember that my body is not ME. It's just a tool I use to get around and do stuff. And sometimes it doesn't behave itself, but it's not reflective of ME as a mom.<br />Sending you labor dust the next few days!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141742419364168878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-90781871190607312062009-05-17T19:59:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:59:00.000-04:00Ok. I am delurking just to say that I have long pr...Ok. I am delurking just to say that I have long pregnancies that have actually gotten longer with each child (almost, the fourth was a day or two earlier than the third child). Your baby is not 'late' as a normal pregnancy is between 37 and 42 weeks and anything within this range is normal. Have you tried clary sage oil? You can mix it with a carrier oil and massage into your belly or burn it in an oil burner. It has quite a strong herby odour but I don't mind it. It will definitely set your uterus contracting, which may help stimulate labour. Sending you all the best birthing vibes I can muster.Alihttp://callapippertree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471353673045800301.post-7803085164961982722009-05-17T19:05:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:05:00.000-04:00I am so sorry this has been such a long road for y...I am so sorry this has been such a long road for you. It does get so frustrating at the end when it drags out. I just can't believe you will be induced the day before MY due date. I have no indication as of now that this one will beat Lima Bean out into the world. Though, these girls could be just days apart (which would be fun) or I guess I could be 2 weeks late as well. Thanks for keeping us posted. We will be sending happy birthing vibes. Go Lima Bean, you can do it!Kathi McCracken Dentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067812256080732391noreply@blogger.com