Ish just got real
I’ve been back at my mom’s house for a little while, but after spending some time laying on the couch curled into a ball and a delicious lunch out with the fam, I can finally post.
Good news on all fronts:
Centimeters dilated: 2
% effaced: 80
Next appointment: Tuesday
Induction scheduled: Friday morning
So no matter what, by this time next week we’ll be about to meet the little lady, and some other reassuring news was that
SHE FLIPPED.
No longer a little egg, baby is in OA- direct occiput anterior- position, which is the ideal position for her to pass through the pelvis. This is such a comfort to know that the things we did (chiropractor, blanket trick, warm bath method, laying on my left side, crawling around on all fours) may have actually helped. I’m pretty sure I know the night she flipped- it was when I woke up and my belly looked like a cone. She’s engaged and ready to go!
Another thing that could possibly help move things along: I had my membranes stripped today.
[don’t read the rest if you’re feeling a little squeamish. Family page sometimes = TMI page]
It sounds terrible, and to be honest, it wasn’t a party.
She went to check me, and I think it made it worse because I was super nervous. After she was all up in my business –she could touch the baby’s head- she said “you are 2cm and 80% effaced. If you want to move things along, I could strip your membranes.” I told her to go ahead even though I was anxious/nervous/scared, because I know that it’s worked for quite a few friends and would like to avoid induction if we can. So she rubbed around my cervix, 4 times in each direction, and while it didn’t hurt, it was definitely uncomfortable. It was a good lesson to really relax as much as I can when game day is here, because with Tom telling me to breathe and relax, the second part of it wasn’t quite as terrible. Still terrible though, don’t get me wrong.
I’ve felt pretty weird since the appointment, cramping up pretty badly (which is normal) and have no idea if it’s going to do the trick. The thing about stripping membranes is that it could cause me to go into labor within the next 24 hours, or nothing at all could happen.
If she isn’t here by this weekend, I get to go through the fun of it, but more vigorously, on Tuesday. The good news is that I know what to expect next time and after all of this, we’ll finally get to meet her <3
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so glad that your little girl is flipped and all ready to make her entrance! hope it happens sooner than later!
I just teared up. Was not expecting that. Having a baby is such a beautiful thing. The family posts are my favorite, because you really write from the heart. xoxo!
YAY! Everything is going to happen so fast now! Less than a week till you’re a momma! So happy for you!
So glad things are moving along nicely. Can’t believe she flipped! Hurray! One less thing to have to worry about. 🙂
good luck! can’t wait to read all about it. =)
weeeee!! so exciting!! rest up 🙂
Wow! So glad she flipped – hopefully you are somewhat more comfortable now!
SO much more comfortable
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Literally have goosebumps from this post. xoxoxo
so close to meeting your beautiful baby girl! so happy for you & tom, gina 🙂 what an exciting adventure. thank you for sharing it with everyone!
ahhh! so super exciting. that membrane business sounds intense (and no fun!), but anything to move the little lady along, right?!
The ole’ membrane stripping worked for me! My sweet baby daughter was born 24 hours after my ob did that ‘fun’ trick 🙂
My grandma said when she had her first and she went into labor, she thought to herself “this is happening and I don’t have any control over it” … so she let her body take control. My midwife says the same thing: the best advice is to surrender and let your body do its thing. That’s really hard for some of us! Anyway I figured any advice can help!
Congrats on the baby flipping! Do your best to relax…tons of people are sending positive energy your way!
thank you, i’ll definitely remember that!
AHHH!! I’m SO excited for you!! Congrats on the flip too!! Can’t wait to hear more about it!!! AHHH!! Freaking out a little bit*** Too excited! (:
YAYYY! Holy moly! So excited she flipped! That’s SUCH SUCH SUCH good news! I am so excited for you. You’re going to be an amazing madre 🙂
Membrane stripping worked for me too! The day after, I started to lose my plug and later that afternoon my water broke at work! Sooooo excited for you!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. I can’t wait to hear more updates! Congrats mama, you’re almost there 🙂
I honestly never ever heard of membrane stripping. Ah.. it’s nice to learn something new. 🙂 I’m so happy that baby girl flipped for you. I bet your mind is more (somewhat) at least now. I’m still hoping the full moon thing works for you guys…. Come on baby girl! We all want to meet you.
I hear stripping the membranes does it for a lot of people- SO exciting! Baby watch 2012!
Awesome that she flipped! That’s so great!
So happy that she flipped! Fingers crossed for the 24 hours 😉
Yay! So glad she flipped! And that’s awesome that you’ve already made some progress. I had my son the afternoon of the day I had my membranes stripped and I felt super crampy after too 😀 So exciting!!
So excited for you! Thank you so much for an honest and inspiring pregnancy journey. I’m sure I’ll be flipping through your archives years from now when I try to figure it out myself! Can’t wait to see the first pic and whether I’ve guessed her name right 🙂
Sweet! All stripped and ready to go! Nice! 😉 Glad she did it…it should help! So glad to hear she flipped!!! Sounds like you’re all ready to go…now…the wait!
Great picture.sums it all up. (funny sidenote: 6th of may is my bday…)
Stay strong gina!
I have a feeling about tomorrow…;-)
SO happy that she flipped!!! So happy all your hard work paid off!! And YAY for the chiro (although, of course, we don’t know which of the things did it…)
I had the same lovely thing done and went into labor that night!! Sending you LOADS of best wishes!!
SO happy that she flipped!!! So happy all your hard work paid off!! And YAY for the chiro (although, of course, we don’t know which of the things did it…)
I had the same lovely thing done and went into labor that night!! Sending you LOADS of best wishes!!
LOVE that picture! I totally need the same exact shirt except for it to say due May 8th haha. I’m sure all pregnant women will relate to it!
I’m so happy for you that baby girl flipped! That is wonderful news! Still sending labor vibes your way!
Yea on the baby flip! You will get to meet your baby girl soon!
Oh my gosh!! She’s coming!! What if she comes tonight?!! 😀 😀
I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!
Had mine stripped. Cramped, but stalled out. I wasn’t ready though. Baby Girl (Brenna. Now 7 years old!) was way up high. 😀
:)!!!!!! I feel like it’s going to go ubber smoothly!
So excited for you, Gina! Looks like you’re well on your way to meeting your sweet little girl 🙂
I totally love reading your posts over here on the family page and don’t worry, it’s not TMI! I am almost 10 weeks along now and reading about your experiences has helped me tremendously. So, please keep sharing your journey with all of us!
Much love and well wishes for you and la nena <3
Such good news that she flipped! Somehow, I have feeling you might in labor this weekend….. and by Monday there might be a little bebe. Don’t read anyone’s birth stories anymore, just think happy thoughts!
I had NO idea about ‘stripping the membranes.’ It is completely fascinating to me! I just googled it. Amazing! Thinking positive thoughts for you!
Congrats on the flip! Fantastic news!
Yaaay about baby flipping!! Thank you so much for being so open! I really appreciate your honesty because it helps when you are pregnant and thinking about these things happening to you! I’ll be praying for your beautiful baby to come naturally and healthfully before next Friday!
It’s getting so close!!!!! I think she’ll be here by Monday. She’s giving everyone enough time to get another paycheck in between her birthday and Christmas! She’s a smart cookie!
Oooo girl, I hope you get to meet her this evening!!! Could you imagine???? SQUEALLLLL!!
xxoo
So awesome!! Can’t wait to hear how things are going! Every time that several hours goes by without a post, I wonder if you are already in labor!
Ahh so exciting!!!! I’m SO happy she flipped! I’ll be thinking of you and your family all weekend! I hope she greets you soon!
Such an exciting time in your life! She will be here before you know it. You’re in my thoughts 🙂
Hooray! It’s almost go-time, SO excited for you!!! Wishing you all the best as the little lady makes her grand entrance!
Hooray! She has flipped! That’s all wonderful news. You’re getting’ close, and we’re all getting excited. 🙂
can’t wait to hear! sounds like good progress!
So exciting! My friend just had her baby last night…at home and all natural. You’re next on my list of mamas giving birth (her due date was Dec. 30th), so get to it! 😉
Yay! She flipped! I pray you have a relaxing and comfortable (as much as possible) weekend!
Soooooo exciting!! I’ve heard of many mamas going into labor after the stripping. And cramping is an excellent sign! You’re so close. Sending lots of positive, strong thoughts your way 🙂
You are having that baby within a day or 2! Everytime they “mess” down there, women go into labor. Happened to me! Good luck,labor dust!!!
Omg so excited for you!!!
That’s great that she is getting ready for her big entrance!!
Can’t wait to see a picture of her cute little face!!
SO glad she flipped! They did something to me in Labor & Delivery that scarred me for life (I won’t share unless you’re just morbidly curious…) 🙂 Can’t believe little lady will be here next week regardless!!!