I had cytotec starting in the afternoon with my first baby. Pregnancy Week 42. An examination at 14h00 revealed that she was still in the latent phase of labour with no risk factors having been noted. It was a great experience for me! I had a doctors appointment today and got told Im almost 4cm and still 60% effaced. Second sweep was Wednesday AM, went into labor Thursday night! Ive been having contractions for the past 20 hours. My induction was long and extremely painful, and my son was born 18 hours after my water broke. The active phase has two stages, with the first stage beginning when the cervix of the woman in labour reaches a dilation of 4cm and the second phase starting when the cervical dilation is 10cm. The active phase has two stages, with the first stage beginning when the cervix of the woman in labour reaches a dilation of 4cm and the second phase starting when the cervical dilation is 10cm. Lost my mucus plug each time (but no blood). The next step would be pitocin. I am 2cm dilated (38 weeks) with on and off high blood pressure and extremely low iron and my doctor sent me to L&D Wednesday and they sent me home. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks with several interventions to stop the progression of labor. My water broke about 4:45. I was already 4cm dilated when I came in. 39 weeks today Ive been 3 cm dilated for 2 weeks and no baby yet Ive walked sooooo much and still no sign of labor my induction date is set for Thursday I really dont wanna be induced so trying to go into labor myself but no luck exactly 39 weeks today and was 4cm dilated at my last appointment on Thursday! I went to the Dr yesterday and he said I'm 2cm. Contractions started Saturday June 4 at 2am. But i have a friend who went into labour the next day after a sweep But Im my culture we have a dish made with spinach and okra that we eat in those last weeks/days of pregnancy. Finally checked me at 9 pm, was only 2cm. My cervix was a hard zero when they started. Trending On What to Expect. Still no clear signs of labor. Right now I am having contractions 10 minutes apart. Ive gotten magnesium and lung steroid shots for baby boy. I think I saw some mucus plug yesterday morning after wiping. my other 2 were 8lbs 21 in and baby boy was 7lbs 2oz, pushing was a breeze :). 10/24: I am currently 40 weeks, due date is tomorrow and other then false contractions and days of losing mucus plug Ive had no signs or symptoms of labor approaching. My baby is breached and had an evc (I think thats what they called it) I could only tolerate it half way. I think I saw some mucus plug yesterday morning after wiping. Pregnancy Week 41. 39 weeks today Ive been 3 cm dilated for 2 weeks and no baby yet Ive walked sooooo much and still no sign of labor my induction date is set for Thursday I really dont wanna be induced so trying to go into labor myself but no luck exactly 39 weeks today and was 4cm dilated at my last appointment on Thursday! My baby was breech so closely watched. My doctor basically brushed it off as normal. Moms Share Home Remedies for Pregnancy Morning Sickness. Im 37 weeks pregnant and dilated to a 3 1/2. It sounds like steady, hard work at first, but then she went from 4cm to fully dilated in under two hours. Second sweep was Wednesday AM, went into labor Thursday night! I was already 3cm dilated and 70% effaced as well, so I didnt need any cervical ripening and just went straight to pitocin. contractions intensified I ended up getting iv pain medication (demerol) bc i really didn't want labor was horrible pain between contractions but nurses were awesome:) I'm sleepy asf lol. But Im my culture we have a dish made with spinach and okra that we eat in those last weeks/days of pregnancy. Im being induced today. It was about 7 weeks with my first born, and I was dilated to a 5 and 100% effaced for weeks before active labor began. Consultant was everything I could have asked for, but the birth was v stressful. I curb walked and bounced on the ball to help also. Following for positive stories!! I went into labor last night. Started cervidil at 11 am. Waited until 3.30 pm to drive to hospital. My question is, now that Ive had the epidural, how does pushing feel? privately in a Dublin hospital. Now im 41+3 and being induced later today (October 22nd) cause nothing is happening. Octin Designed by Ray Larabie. Plus serious complications and NICU.My baby was born today. It was horrific pain. I went in and was 4cm dilated, enough for them to admit me. After I got my epidural I was 8cm within 3 hours. It was a great experience for me! I had cytotec starting in the afternoon with my first baby. privately in a Dublin hospital. Of the membrane stripping group, only 10% went past 41 weeks, compared with 25% in the non-sweep group. This study showed membrane sweeping every 48 hours, from 41 weeks, decreased the risk of post-term pregnancy. I went into labor last night. Emergency c-section from breech delivery from unforeseen circumstances. Cervix The opening between the uterus and the vagina. Born 9 10/24: I am currently 40 weeks, due date is tomorrow and other then false contractions and days of losing mucus plug Ive had no signs or symptoms of labor approaching. Just had another check at 2pm and still only 1cm. Now today Ive lost my mucus plug. Only 2 cm dilated so far (6.15+7.13 at almost 38 weeks!) contractions intensified I ended up getting iv pain medication (demerol) bc i really didn't want Was admitted at 4.30 pm -already 4 cm dilated. My contractions were extremely intense right from the beginning, they started at 1minute every 3-5mins, and got way worse. Finally checked me at FTM and induced on 10/7. After I got my epidural I was 8cm within 3 hours. My induction was long and extremely painful, and my son was born 18 hours after my water broke. They admitted me anyway because my bp was slightly elevated and I was due for induction on Tuesday and am 40 weeks and 6 days anyway. Lots of strategies used to manage contractions and tiredness - massage, prayer, movement, breathing. Everything went well overnight. The next step would be pitocin. Baby had some decels due to his cord being wrapped which was scary but he was okay. Cervix The opening between the uterus and the vagina. S. Sammzie. Cervix The opening between the uterus and the vagina. I was 3cm for some time and now 4cm. I got a membrane sweep at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 41 weeks. Report as Inappropriate. the bulb fell out and my water broke on its own. Just had another check at 2pm and still only 1cm. Of the membrane stripping group, only 10% went past 41 weeks, compared with 25% in the non-sweep group. UPDATE barely made it to the hospital thinking I was just cramping lol baby boy is here!!!. S. Sammzie. Yes, technically a baby is considered full term at 37 weeks. My induction was long and extremely painful, and my son was born 18 hours after my water broke. Scanning file please wait. Baby had some decels due to his cord being wrapped which was scary but he was okay. You apparently can be dilated for a while without really noticing or meaning labor is coming! Yes, technically a baby is considered full term at 37 weeks. Was begging for an epidural. UPDATE barely made it to the hospital thinking I was just cramping lol baby boy is here!!!. Second sweep was Wednesday AM, went into labor Thursday night! my other 2 were 8lbs 21 in and baby boy was 7lbs 2oz, pushing was a breeze :). It was horrific pain. Had 2 sweeps back to back over 2 days, I was 40 weeks, 4cm 70%. Octin Designed by Ray Larabie. Waited until 3.30 pm to drive to hospital. @bookworm8622, FTM here due 10/28. Lost my mucus plug each time (but no blood). I was already 3cm dilated and 70% effaced as well, so I didnt need any cervical ripening and just went straight to pitocin. I got my second membrane sweep on Tuesday 10/25 I was dilated 4cm Later that night I got some brown discharge and a super big chunks yesterday.I dont have any cramping or contractions. my other 2 were 8lbs 21 in and baby boy was 7lbs 2oz, pushing was a breeze :). My question is, now that Ive had the epidural, how does pushing feel? I get no sleep at night and feel so weak I get nothing done at home or work, it's a very frustrating process. Started cervidil at 11 am. I wouldn't call them severe but it's getting there. It was horrific pain. Im 37 weeks pregnant and dilated to a 3 1/2. Everything went well overnight. Dont think my contractions are doing their job. After that, I started pitocin and got my water broken which really intensified the pain. My baby was breech so closely watched. Had 2 sweeps back to back over 2 days, I was 40 weeks, 4cm 70%. It sounds like steady, hard work at first, but then she went from 4cm to fully dilated in under two hours. Hello!So Im due the 27th and Im not doing an induction because Im wanting to try to let my body do what its supposed to do with no epidural either. It was about 7 weeks with my first born, and I was dilated to a 5 and 100% effaced for weeks before active labor began. Now today Ive lost my mucus plug. From Typodermic. My baby was breech so closely watched. This study showed membrane sweeping every 48 hours, from 41 weeks, decreased the risk of post-term pregnancy. Report as Inappropriate. They admitted me anyway because my bp was slightly elevated and I was due for induction on Tuesday and am 40 weeks and 6 days anyway. I went to the Dr yesterday and he said I'm 2cm. I was in denial that I was going into labor even though I was already 41 weeks (due date was 5/31). I dilated 4cm in about 3 hours and effaced to 75%. Only for baby to flip right back to breech position. Transition phase, first stage of labor NU Care - encourage voiding Q2H, breathing, discourage pushing until cervix is fully dilated, listen for her to indicate the need to have a bowel movement (sign the cervix is fully dilated), check pt., watch for crowning, encourage mother to bear down with contractions once fully dilated should HCP be present. Hello!So Im due the 27th and Im not doing an induction because Im wanting to try to let my body do what its supposed to do with no epidural either. I wouldn't call Contractions started Saturday June 4 at 2am. Was begging for an epidural. Dont think my contractions are doing their job. No contractions and still think shes breech. I was experiencing the same plus contractions and cramps and my cervix was measuring 4cm. 23w 5d today and was admitted to the hospital yesterday after my cervical check. that dilated me to a 4 in only two hours. My cervix was a hard zero when they started. Still no clear signs of labor. Plus serious complications and NICU.My baby was born today. I am hoping the Bulb just comes out at 10pm (4 hours away) so I can go back and have the baby lol. I was 3cm for some time and now 4cm. UPDATE barely made it to the hospital thinking I was just cramping lol baby boy is here!!!. They started pitocin at 6:30am, around 10am they checked me and I was 5 and still didnt really feel my contractions at all. I have yet to lose my mucus plug. 23w 5d today and was admitted to the hospital yesterday after my cervical check. I dilated 4cm in about 3 hours and effaced to 75%. I was only 2 cm dilated and 60% effaced. At 2:30 I got the epidural so I could try and rest. Ive gotten magnesium and lung steroid shots for baby boy. Pregnancy Week 41. 10/24: I am currently 40 weeks, due date is tomorrow and other then false contractions and days of losing mucus plug Ive had no signs or symptoms of labor approaching. I went in and was 4cm dilated, enough for them to admit me. Im 41 weeks today and I had an NST and they told me my contractions were 4 minutes apart. I was induced shortly after as I had tested positive for strep b. Still no clear signs of labor. The next step would be pitocin. Scanning file please wait. Have been home on bed rest. My baby is breached and had an evc (I think thats what they called it) I could only tolerate it half way. I curb walked and bounced on the ball to help also. Now im 41+3 and being induced later today (October 22nd) cause nothing is happening. I was already 4cm dilated when I came in. No contractions and still think shes breech. Ive been having contractions for the past 20 hours. Lots of strategies used to manage contractions and tiredness - massage, prayer, movement, breathing. I was already 4cm dilated when I came in. If you recognize the font from the samples posted here don't be shy and help a fellow designer. labor was horrible pain between contractions but nurses were awesome:) I'm sleepy asf lol. Just had another check at 2pm and still only 1cm. It was a great experience for me! Hi mamas!With my first pregnancy, my water broke at 38+1 and I had no contractions. = (Im 38 weeks). After I got my epidural I was 8cm within 3 hours. If you recognize the font from the samples posted here don't be shy and help a fellow designer. Genevieve planned a homebirth for her first baby. You apparently can be dilated for a while without really noticing or meaning labor is coming! My doctor basically brushed it off as normal. I get no sleep at night and feel so weak I get nothing done at home or work, it's a very frustrating process. after a couple of doses I got to a one they did a membrane strip and Foley bulb. Little Brody made his way September 29th at 6:57 am! About 7:30 or so I was fully dilated but didnt start pushing as I was trying to wait for my doctor. A decorative typeface with 16 styles, available from Adobe Fonts for sync and web use.Adobe Fonts is the easiest way to bring great type into your workflow, wherever you are. I was 3cm for some time and now 4cm. I have a doctors appointment tonight at 7pm and I was debating of asking for a membrane sweep. You apparently can be dilated for a while without really noticing or meaning labor is coming! Was admitted at 4.30 pm -already 4 cm dilated. = (Im 38 weeks). They started pitocin at 6:30am, around 10am they checked me and I was 5 and still didnt really feel my contractions at all. I get no sleep at night and feel so weak I get nothing done at home or work, it's a very frustrating process. BRUTAL!!!!! I went in and was 4cm dilated, enough for them to admit me. Finally checked me at S. Sammzie. Right now I am having contractions 10 minutes apart. Pregnancy Week 42. Transition phase, first stage of labor NU Care - encourage voiding Q2H, breathing, discourage pushing until cervix is fully dilated, listen for her to indicate the need to have a bowel movement (sign the cervix is fully dilated), check pt., watch for crowning, encourage mother to bear down with contractions once fully dilated should HCP be present. They inserted cervidil at 6:30am and by 10:30 it had fallen out and I was 50% effaced but still only 1 cm. BRUTAL!!!!! {{message.actionLabel}} Sign in. Everything went well overnight. However, there has recently been a big push (by many reputable medical groups/organizations), based on new, quality research, to redefine the definition of "full term" to 39-41 weeks, or at least revise the definitions and rename the period from 37 to 39 weeks as "early term." I got my second membrane sweep on Tuesday 10/25 I was dilated 4cm Later that night I got some brown discharge and a super big chunks yesterday.I dont have any cramping or contractions. Had 2 sweeps back to back over 2 days, I was 40 weeks, 4cm 70%. Only for baby to flip right back to breech position. after a couple of doses I got to a one they did a membrane strip and Foley bulb. I was already 3cm dilated and 70% effaced as well, so I didnt need any cervical ripening and just went straight to pitocin. I dilated 4cm in about 3 hours and effaced to 75%. Plus serious complications and NICU.My baby was born today. Ive gotten magnesium and lung steroid shots for baby boy. I got my second membrane sweep on Tuesday 10/25 I was dilated 4cm Later that night I got some brown discharge and a super big chunks yesterday.I dont have any cramping or contractions. Little Brody made his way September 29th at 6:57 am! Hi mamasIve been having contractions on and off for weeeeeeeeks. I had NO labor symptoms prior and just woke up Thursday with a weird I think I have to poop feeling so I went and sat .. and sat.. and sat no poop and no satisfaction.. then it registered this might be contractions.. went back and laid down (ate) and they started more Got intense contractions around 8 pm but they wouldnt check me bc it wasnt showing on the monitor. Yes, technically a baby is considered full term at 37 weeks. Scanning file please wait. I got a membrane sweep at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 41 weeks. I am hoping the Bulb just comes out at 10pm (4 hours away) so I can go back and have the baby lol. = (Im 38 weeks). Waited until 3.30 pm to drive to hospital. Consultant was everything I could have asked for, but the birth was v stressful. My contractions were extremely intense right from the beginning, they started at 1minute every 3-5mins, and got way worse. privately in a Dublin hospital. I curb walked and bounced on the ball to help also. It took me from 2 cm dilated to 5 cm dilated at 7 am. Report as Inappropriate. An examination at 14h00 revealed that she was still in the latent phase of labour with no risk factors having been noted. Trigger warning for anyone having a breech baby or c-section. Felt cramps and contractions/ progression with both. {{message.actionLabel}} Sign in. A decorative typeface with 16 styles, available from Adobe Fonts for sync and web use.Adobe Fonts is the easiest way to bring great type into your workflow, wherever you are. Ive been having contractions for the past 20 hours. Since around 18 weeks I have felt a ton of pressure in my pelvis. Got intense contractions around 8 pm but they wouldnt check me bc it wasnt showing on the monitor. I was induced at 11:30 pm and given two doses. Now im 41+3 and being induced later today (October 22nd) cause nothing is happening. My cervix dropped from 2.8 to 1.4 in 2 weeks Was put on monitor and I was having contractions every 3 minutes, so to L&D I was sent. I wouldn't call These contractions are no joke. From Typodermic. But Im my culture we have a dish made with spinach and okra that we eat in those last weeks/days of pregnancy. I am 2cm dilated (38 weeks) with on and off high blood pressure and extremely low iron and my doctor sent me to L&D Wednesday and they sent me home. I was 2 cm dilated about a week and a half ago and not sure now. I got a membrane sweep at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 41 weeks. I was in denial that I was going into labor even though I was already 41 weeks (due date was 5/31). I can't imagine sleeping with these contractions. I was experiencing the same plus contractions and cramps and my cervix was measuring 4cm. I had a sweep on 10/3 at 39+6 around 11am, felt uncomfortable all day after but no real pain or contractions, woke up the next morning and around 10am lost what looked like part of my mucus plug, by 11am my water broke and I lost more of my mucus plug, began having very mild contractions around 3pm that day and stayed home until 4am when they were every five I had a sweep on 10/3 at 39+6 around 11am, felt uncomfortable all day after but no real pain or contractions, woke up the next morning and around 10am lost what looked like part of my mucus plug, by 11am my water broke and I lost more of my mucus plug, began having very mild contractions around 3pm that day and stayed home until 4am when they were every five At 2:30 I got the epidural so I could try and rest. BRUTAL!!!!! My water broke about 4:45. Im being induced today. Only 2 cm dilated so far (6.15+7.13 at almost 38 weeks!) I was experiencing the same plus contractions and cramps and my cervix was measuring 4cm. An examination at 14h00 revealed that she was still in the latent phase of labour with no risk factors having been noted. Now today Ive lost my mucus plug. Hi mamas!With my first pregnancy, my water broke at 38+1 and I had no contractions. I can't imagine sleeping with these contractions. No contractions and still think shes breech. However, there has recently been a big push (by many reputable medical groups/organizations), based on new, quality research, to redefine the definition of "full term" to 39-41 weeks, or at least revise the definitions and rename the period from 37 to 39 weeks as "early term." It sounds like steady, hard work at first, but then she went from 4cm to fully dilated in under two hours. I was in denial that I was going into labor even though I was already 41 weeks (due date was 5/31). 23w 5d today and was admitted to the hospital yesterday after my cervical check. Was begging for an epidural. If you recognize the font from the samples posted here don't be shy and help a fellow designer. Went in at 9 am, not dilated at all but was having contractions 8 mins apart. My due date was October 9th I was 38 weeks pregnant after 3 weeks of prodromal labor. I went into labor last night. My question is, now that Ive had the epidural, how does pushing feel? Little Brody made his way September 29th at 6:57 am! Went in at 9 am, not dilated at all but was having contractions 8 mins apart. Im 41 weeks today and had my first sweep! All Fonts. My due date was October 9th I was 38 weeks pregnant after 3 weeks of prodromal labor. My cervix dropped from 2.8 to 1.4 in 2 weeks Was put on monitor and I was having contractions every 3 minutes, so to L&D I was sent. Dont think my contractions are doing their job. Baby had some decels due to his cord being wrapped which was scary but he was okay. These contractions are no joke. Felt cramps and contractions/ progression with both. Emergency c-section from breech delivery from unforeseen circumstances. My water broke about 4:45. Im 3/4 cm and hoping it works as well. Since around 18 weeks I have felt a ton of pressure in my pelvis. Im 41 weeks today and I had an NST and they told me my contractions were 4 minutes apart. I have yet to lose my mucus plug. @bookworm8622, FTM here due 10/28. I did both dates and raspberry leaf tea starting around 25 weeks and at 30 weeks I went into preterm labor! I was hospitalized for 2 weeks with several interventions to stop the progression of labor. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks with several interventions to stop the progression of labor. Consultant was everything I could have asked for, but the birth was v stressful. I can't imagine sleeping with these contractions. Pregnancy Week 42. These contractions are no joke. Hello!So Im due the 27th and Im not doing an induction because Im wanting to try to let my body do what its supposed to do with no epidural either. labor was horrible pain between contractions but nurses were awesome:) I'm sleepy asf lol. However, there has recently been a big push (by many reputable medical groups/organizations), based on new, quality research, to redefine the definition of "full term" to 39-41 weeks, or at least revise the definitions and rename the period from 37 to 39 weeks as "early term." My due date was October 9th I was 38 weeks pregnant after 3 weeks of prodromal labor. Started cervidil at 11 am. I had a membrane sweep done at 40+1 and I was nearly 4cm dilated and 70% effaced. A decorative typeface with 16 styles, available from Adobe Fonts for sync and web use.Adobe Fonts is the easiest way to bring great type into your workflow, wherever you are. Was admitted at 4.30 pm -already 4 cm dilated. About 7:30 or so I was fully dilated but didnt start pushing as I was trying to wait for my doctor.