As soon as my doctor broke my water, I made very good progress. Quickly went from 8 to 9 centimeters. And the contractions were BRUTAL. I had been told by my awesome L&D nurse that I couldn’… more →
Confessions of a Struggling Momwrote 1 month ago: Although it isn’t really a countdown, I reckon, since I don’t know when it will end … more →
wrote 3 months ago: What a night! I was having regular contractions for a good part of the day, which of course made me … more →
wrote 3 months ago: We had our 40-week appointment today, and all is well in baby land! I am still 2cm dilated and about … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Not that it really makes a difference because vaginal exams are not a good predictor about when a ba … more →
wrote 8 months ago: Yoke detail.Constructed drawing. Drawing this week, the lone spherical shape in a softly worked penc … more →
wrote 8 months ago: She walked into the room with a smile on her face. I knew in my heart she was going to tell me so … more →
wrote 9 months ago: Hearing the word “efface” a lot lately, As in, “the cervix will efface in preparat … more →
wrote 10 months ago: There is a Love dimension the soul wanders, unceasingly, without any outside interference, without a … more →
wrote 10 months ago: As soon as my doctor broke my water, I made very good progress. Quickly went from 8 to 9 centimeters … more →
wrote 10 months ago: 8 am. Enter my regular OB. She announces that we are going to break my water and see what progress I … more →
wrote 10 months ago: I’m awake. After a wonderfully drug filled nap, I awoke to a new nurse. We will miss Diane but … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Met the doc who has been on call all night. Very nice lady. She came in to break my water. 5:45 AM. … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Ahhh, relief! Not in the form of drugs though! When I requested the pain meds, the nurse and I discu … more →
wrote 10 months ago: She said. 6-7 cm. Head still blottable. Taking a little time to move around a bit and then I’v … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Ok. I need relief. I’m so tired from all the days on end of contractions. And, this bed is def … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Gone are the contractions that register in the 60-80s. We are now at 80+. We’ve even seen 110. … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Midnight!! officially 36 weeks. I’m gonna try to rest for a while. So sleepy and they just hav … more →
wrote 10 months ago: So, I’m feeling desperate with some of the pain and nausea right now. Who do I turn to for mot … more →