The 2006/2007 Pregnancy Thread

[Mr Play]

I have a 4-hour coaching clinic tonight and her doctor is not on call this weekend, so I guess we'll be putting Murphy's Law to the test - at least a modified version.

[BuckeyeParrothead]

When I was having my baby my doc said that it looked like he was going to be big so they scheduled an induction....happened to be his due date. Everything went beautifully. I was induced and 8am and he was born by 4pm. He was 9lbs....and I did it without an epidural. It's all in the breathing...it really does work. Had him on mon and on wed I told my husband I wanted to do it again.

Last time we induced the labor went fine, and Debbie could have gone home the next day. Our complications were with Colton's lungs not being ready, even though he was full-term and all of the tests said he was ok. He should have been ready but he wasn't, so we don't want this one to come until we know it's time.

But she doesn't want to wait TOO long and end up having an emergency c-section.

Well, I had both happen with Kyle: an induction at 41 weeks and a c-section. The c-section wasn't necessarily considered emergency, but after 4 1/2 hours of pushing, he wasn't progressing and his heart rate was dropping. He was born healthy (but traumatized by the birth so he wasn't responding at first).
So I don't know what to say, inductions aren't great, c-sections aren't great, but at some point you gotta say how long can I possibly keep this baby inside? I think 42 weeks is the absolute latest most doctors will let you go, although I think most advocate for inducing at 41 weeks. Colton was full term as in 37 weeks or 40 weeks? I can't remember. You just never know, he may have had lung problems regardless of whether he was induced or came on his own, ya know?

[Mr Play]

So I don't know what to say, inductions aren't great, c-sections aren't great, but at some point you gotta say how long can I possibly keep this baby inside? I think 42 weeks is the absolute latest most doctors will let you go, although I think most advocate for inducing at 41 weeks. Colton was full term as in 37 weeks or 40 weeks? I can't remember. You just never know, he may have had lung problems regardless of whether he was induced or came on his own, ya know?

Colton was 3 days short of 40 weeks. We knew when he was conceived and the dates were spot on. His lungs were developed, they just didn't have surfactant to keep them from sticking together inside. We gambled with nature and lost once, and I'm gun shy about forcing the labor again. Colton still has problems and he was coughing so bad Monday night he couldn't breathe.

The same doctor delivered Colton, so he knows exactly what we went through with him. Because of that he is not pressuring us to induce, he says he'll let her go as long as the baby has enough fluid and everything looks ok. It's really just a matter of how long Debbie wants to go. We'll make that decision with the doctor on Tuesday unless she goes into labor on her own.

[BuckeyeParrothead]

Colton was 3 days short of 40 weeks. We knew when he was conceived and the dates were spot on. His lungs were developed, they just didn't have surfactant to keep them from sticking together inside. We gambled with nature and lost once, and I'm gun shy about forcing the labor again. Colton still has problems and he was coughing so bad Monday night he couldn't breathe.

The same doctor delivered Colton, so he knows exactly what we went through with him. Because of that he is not pressuring us to induce, he says he'll let her go as long as the baby has enough fluid and everything looks ok. It's really just a matter of how long Debbie wants to go. We'll make that decision with the doctor on Tuesday unless she goes into labor on her own.

Poor Colton. I can understand you being gunshy. Let's just hope nature takes its course and soon!

[Mr Play]

Let's just hope nature takes its course and soon!

Exactly!

[Quiet and Shy]

So I don't know what to say, inductions aren't great, c-sections aren't great, but at some point you gotta say how long can I possibly keep this baby inside? I think 42 weeks is the absolute latest most doctors will let you go, although I think most advocate for inducing at 41 weeks. Colton was full term as in 37 weeks or 40 weeks? I can't remember. You just never know, he may have had lung problems regardless of whether he was induced or came on his own, ya know?

Colton was 3 days short of 40 weeks. We knew when he was conceived and the dates were spot on. His lungs were developed, they just didn't have surfactant to keep them from sticking together inside. We gambled with nature and lost once, and I'm gun shy about forcing the labor again. Colton still has problems and he was coughing so bad Monday night he couldn't breathe.

The same doctor delivered Colton, so he knows exactly what we went through with him. Because of that he is not pressuring us to induce, he says he'll let her go as long as the baby has enough fluid and everything looks ok. It's really just a matter of how long Debbie wants to go. We'll make that decision with the doctor on Tuesday unless she goes into labor on her own.

I wasn't a premie, but had asthmatic bronchitis as a very young infant. I was hospitalized from about 2-4 weeks old. I got croup something awful as a kid, and was supposed to be a lifelong asthmatic. Knock on wood, I've never had asthma problems and outgrew the croup. I can still get a nasty case of bronghitis once in a great while, but overall, I've been very fortunate...so hopefully Colton will do just as well.

Sounds like C-ray Play may be a stubborn little guy. Good luck and I'll keep checking back for some good news.

[Mr Play]

I grew up with asthma, and I outgrew it for the most part too. It's just different when it's your kid and you wonder whether you made a bad decision that played a part in his condition.

So now, here we are looking at the same decision all over again. Odds are this baby is ok by now, but there isn't a test that can tell us that for sure. We feel like we made the wrong decision last time and we don't want to make the same mistake again.

[Mr Play]

Debbie says she's had a few sporadic contractions, but she doesn't feel like she's going into labor.
She says she might try riding her bike tomorrow but doesn't think she needs training wheels...

[Mr Play]

Debbie made it through my soccer coaching clinic without going into labor, so we got that behind us. She lost some more of her mucus plug and she has still been having some contractions, so it could be an interesting night or weekend. We'll see...

[nutmeg]

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Play baby.

Hopefully your guys won't have to wait much longer!

[Mr Play]

Colton is finally doing better this morning. He went through the night without a breathing treatment, and he isn't coughing. The boys want to ride bikes, so we're going to take them before it gets too hot. Debbie might try to ride hers, so we'll see how that goes. If not we'll just walk while the boys ride - let's hope it works this time!

[Dezdmona]

Debbie made it through my soccer coaching clinic without going into labor, so we got that behind us. She lost some more of her mucus plug and she has still been having some contractions, so it could be an interesting night or weekend. We'll see...

Yup...I would say that's a good sign you don't have long to wait now.
Too bad your Doctor isn't on call this weekend...as soon as the weather changes (pressure change), I bet that baby is on his way.

[Mr Play]

We rode 10 miles together this morning, and she didn't have any problems. She said it was just like riding a bike, you never forget.
It was the first time she's ridden since 4th of July Weekend, so it had been a while for her.

We had Mexican food for lunch, and hers was pretty spicy but I think she's immune to that by now. She had a few contractions on the way home but they didn't last. She's taking a nap while the boys and I are playing video games. We'll try to walk a few miles before dark to see if that helps, with a foot massage and a shot thrown in tonight for good measure...

[Dezdmona]

Just be careful not to exert too much energy!!!

She's going to need to save some for the actual delivery!

[phjrsaunt]

Colton was 3 days short of 40 weeks. We knew when he was conceived and the dates were spot on. His lungs were developed, they just didn't have surfactant to keep them from sticking together inside. We gambled with nature and lost once, and I'm gun shy about forcing the labor again. Colton still has problems and he was coughing so bad Monday night he couldn't breathe.

The same doctor delivered Colton, so he knows exactly what we went through with him. Because of that he is not pressuring us to induce, he says he'll let her go as long as the baby has enough fluid and everything looks ok. It's really just a matter of how long Debbie wants to go. We'll make that decision with the doctor on Tuesday unless she goes into labor on her own.

GO NATURE!
GO NATURE!
C'MON, NATURE, YOU CAN DO IT!!

Poor Colton. I can understand you being gunshy. Let's just hope nature takes its course and soon!

[Mr Play]

Debbie was still pretty tired after her nap, so we didn't go walking this afternoon. We may go walking in the morning if she's up to it.

[Dezdmona]

Bill, regarding the asthma:

I know your "gun-shy", and I would be too.
I posted in your soccer thread, but will recap here.
Luke was hospitalized with severe asthma at 18 months.
Within 2 hours he went from fine to critical - it was scary.

Birth: He was induced a few days early, and cried normally at delivery but I really don't think a few days caused his asthma.
I breast fed him (recommended to "prevent" many problems including respiratory probs).
But, he got sick, probably with RSV which probably caused him to develop the asthma.
Fortunately, we treated him aggressively and he has done well.

As you know, each child is different and has different triggers.
Luke's asthma continues to be primarily illness induced, but I give him Claritin (generic) especially this time of year to monitor allergies that could turn into infections.
Fortunately, Luke doesn't seem to have any problem with exercise induced asthma. But as you know, an attack can come out of nowhere.
There are many environmental factors that may also play a part in the development of childhood asthma, too.

His big sister had mild asthma...while neither Fred or I ever had problems with it, both kids have had it.

Don't beat yourself up over Colton's asthma.
And, it's obvious your doing everything possible to prevent Carson from developing this disease....and that's all you can do.

I did all the things I was supposed to trying to avoid Luke developing asthma (because his sister had it), but he developed it anyway.
It took me a long time to realize it wasn't anything I'd done, but most likely some outside factor I had no control over.

[Mr Play]

Dez - I hear what you're saying and I appreciate it. What I've written so far might make it sound like it, but it's not about him having asthma - that is what it is. It's about not wanting to go through NICU again because the baby isn't ready to be born. Colton is a survivor and he proved that to us in his first 48 hours (which seemed like a month at the time). His bout this week was just a timely reminder of what we went through right after he was born. If we hadn't forced labor, then he would have developed surfactant on his own and we wouldn't have been on life support for 2 weeks. He almost died.

We know all about RSV - Colton had that at 5 months and was almost hospitalized again. He had his first bout with croupe at a year and he's had that twice since then. He has major bouts with asthma with ragweed in the fall, cold viruses in the winter, and general pollens in the spring. Most episodes are easily manageable with albuterol or xopenex, and once every year or 2 he has to go in for a steroid shot. Once that didn't work and he had to go to Childrens Hospital for treatment. He's just as active as other kids and he leads a normal life. He rode 10 miles on his bike this morning and he's been fine all day.

I just don't want to go through NICU again because this baby isn't ready to be born. Some would call it paranoia, but I think it's foolish to not let past experiences guide you in your decisions.

Hopefully the baby will come on its own soon and this will all become a non-issue.

Thanks for all the support through this - it really has been a big help to me.

[ragtopW]

So I was taking a nap this afternoon.. My cell rings..

Not Bill..

[ragtopW]

as much as I want to live near more BNers
I am so glad you with Allergy Children
do not live n here now...

The cut mint is murder.. try like twenty times
worse than cut hay..