B!TC# IT OUT!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

My horses would love it there, cool and cold weather is what we live for.

Plus, I friggin love seeing moose.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Okay, day 6 past my due date, went to the doctors office yesterday.

Still not effing dilated-not enough to count, doctor said MAYBE at the most I am half a centimeter.
He said I am thinning so that's goodish news.

If I don't have my sea monkey this weekend, Monday we go in for an ultrasound, another stress test, check for dilation, etc. Then schedule an induction for probably Wednesday if I haven't went into labor on my own by then.

He was honest with us and said if we do have to do the induction, and my body still won't dilate on it's own, he will be forced to do a csection, and that the chance for a c section is higher when induced.

I am terrified of having a csection. And I mean, crying, shaking, horrified.
I have a phobia of being cut open, especially around my belly where all the important stuff is. (blame my dad who told me as a kid that if I mess with my bellybutton that it would open, and all my organs would fall out and that I'd have to carry them around forever in a laundry basket. Ornery southern dads, ya know?)
I know that can't happen, but the fear is totally real.

So I am hoping that I go into labor alone and can do it without a c section.

But I hope he waits until tomorrow to be born. I would love an October baby.

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Aww good luck Shimmer! I've got my fingers crossed for you and your lil beb!

[JayJ79]

I've played with my bellybutton my whole life (not constantly, that would be weird. but like, occasionally). And I have yet to lose any organs.
but bad humor aside, I hope you are able to proceed with natural labor/delivery, and if not, that the induction and/or c-sec go smoothly for you

[merstorm]

New mermaid on its way

[shimmygoddess]

Okay, day 6 past my due date, went to the doctors office yesterday.

Still not effing dilated-not enough to count, doctor said MAYBE at the most I am half a centimeter.
He said I am thinning so that's goodish news.

If I don't have my sea monkey this weekend, Monday we go in for an ultrasound, another stress test, check for dilation, etc. Then schedule an induction for probably Wednesday if I haven't went into labor on my own by then.

He was honest with us and said if we do have to do the induction, and my body still won't dilate on it's own, he will be forced to do a csection, and that the chance for a c section is higher when induced.

I am terrified of having a csection. And I mean, crying, shaking, horrified.
I have a phobia of being cut open, especially around my belly where all the important stuff is. (blame my dad who told me as a kid that if I mess with my bellybutton that it would open, and all my organs would fall out and that I'd have to carry them around forever in a laundry basket. Ornery southern dads, ya know?)
I know that can't happen, but the fear is totally real.

So I am hoping that I go into labor alone and can do it without a c section.

But I hope he waits until tomorrow to be born. I would love an October baby.

waiting is the hardest esp. at the end. have you been walking? walking and sex is what I did ..LOL. Good luck

[Shimmer Mermaid]

So much walking. Dancing. Spicy food. Sex. Apple cider. Bouncing on a ball.
My doctor even said to try a small amount of castor oil, it didn't even do anything (not even what it's intended for). Squats. Swimming. Massage.
Pretty much everything.

Probably tmi but I did just get my "bloody show" which USUALLY means it's going to happen within a 48 hour period. So lets hope that's the case for me!

[Merman Dan]

(blame my dad who told me as a kid that if I mess with my bellybutton that it would open, and all my organs would fall out and that I'd have to carry them around forever in a laundry basket. Ornery southern dads, ya know?)

My dad said that if you unscrewed your bellybutton, your butt would fall off!

[TheSaltySiren]

Not really sure where this would go, But I am currently in Jamaica and not having that great of a time. And now there is a category 5 hurricane on it's way that is going to hit us...Fun times

And Shimmer, try the red leaf tea. Hope you get to do a natural birth, C sections are horrible and so not natural. I actually watched a documentary on how hospitals and doctors do C sections way more often than is actually needed.

[Hydra1337]

C-sections can be intimidating but they are a natural part of childbirth in modern times. While I personally didn't have one I know a mother that did because her child was breach and she was taken care of. They put up a huge curtain above your tummy so you can't see anything and because of anesthetic you won't feel it. Also, C-sections are only performed if absolutely necessary so stay strong if it gets to that point. Your recovery time will be longer but you'll be fine.

[PearlieMae]

Hang in there, Shimmer! And try not to worry! Bloody show is a good thing, it won't be long now!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

And Shimmer, try the red leaf tea. Hope you get to do a natural birth, C sections are horrible and so not natural. I actually watched a documentary on how hospitals and doctors do C sections way more often than is actually needed.

The red leaf tea has been my go to the past week. It, water and Apple cider have been the only thing I've been drinking.

I feel good with it, I noticed I've had an easier time with the back pain since drinking it.

C-sections can be intimidating but they are a natural part of childbirth in modern times. While I personally didn't have one I know a mother that did because her child was breach and she was taken care of. They put up a huge curtain above your tummy so you can't see anything and because of anesthetic you won't feel it. Also, C-sections are only performed if absolutely necessary so stay strong if it gets to that point. Your recovery time will be longer but you'll be fine.

Its not that I'm worried about recovery time really, it's just the fear of everything coming out and not going back in, I guess?

When my little sister had her appendix taken out, I was so scared that she would be getting out if bed or something and her scar would come open.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I hope not! I'm feeling like it'll happen this weekend, but I've felt that way before so...

[PearlieMae]

A friend of mine had spinal surgery and they had to go in from the front. They basically scooped everything out (still connected), operated on her spine and put everything back. She was up and around in a few days. DON'T WORRY!

My daughter was A MONTH past her due date - doc miscalculated and I didn't have an ultrasound - and finally, my doctor loosened my mucus plug. I went into labor that night and had her two and a half hours later.

I hope yours is that easy!

[The Water Phoenix]

I was born through an emergency c-section and because of it, I arrived into the world three months premature! It's also my 16th birthday tomorrow

[Shimmer Mermaid]

A friend of mine had spinal surgery and they had to go in from the front. They basically scooped everything out (still connected), operated on her spine and put everything back. She was up and around in a few days. DON'T WORRY!

My daughter was A MONTH past her due date - doc miscalculated and I didn't have an ultrasound - and finally, my doctor loosened my mucus plug. I went into labor that night and had her two and a half hours later.

I hope yours is that easy!

My mother was two weeks late on all of her babies, but my doctor said a week and a half was as much he will let me go because of how much my son is pushing on my skin already, he's scared of him getting any bigger and eliminating the possibility of a Vbirth altogether.

He said now is about the right size for him to be born, and while he doesn't want to do a c section, he doesn't want to risk either of our lives.

I was born through an emergency c-section and because of it, I arrived into the world three months premature! It's also my 16th birthday tomorrow

Oh! Well happy early birthday first of all! And my husband was born by a c section early as well!

I know Its just my phobia making me scared, but it's fear nonetheless.

[merwandering]

Shimmer you probably already are, but I forgot to also say stay sooooooo so so hydrated- nothing will work if you aren't
I know they could never predict exactly when a baby is due, so it's up to when your body is ready, but those last days- I feel ya.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Very. Very. VERY hydrated! The amount of bathroom breaks I take is insane.

Nothing but water, juice and milk. Water during the day, milk or juice in the morning with breakfast.
Ever since I COMPLETELY took out sodas from my diet, my face and body has broke out even more to get rid of extra toxins. Bleh.

Today we go to get our last ultrasound done, stress test, check for dilation again and schedule the induction.

Who knows, maybe I'll get there and they will be like "oh, hey, we'll just induce you now because he is already huge"

Everyone is scared of me not being able to have him without a c section because he already seems like he is pretty big. 😬

So I guess we'll find out how big he really is at this point and what the game plan is.

[Hydra1337]

Good luck today, Shimmer!

[PearlieMae]

I can't wait til you squeeze that guppy out!