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Anything is possible Bella, but I've had fertile CM shortly after baby, and not become pregnant. DH and I do not use any birth control. It is not impossible that you could be pregnant, but it is HIGHLY unlikely, especially since your baby is still nursing around the clock. Try not to panic - just go get a few pregnancy tests, and take one every few days, starting in 2 weeks or so, to put your mind at ease. :hug: I always keep 3 or 4 dollar store tests in the cupboard for panic attacks. ;)
yep, this is us too. for some reason my body just has fertile CM but we have been able to not conceive (and we dont use much protection...the odd condom here and there).:
I dont think there is any worry, I am certain that it is just the body readjustment. but it is so hard to know when you havent had AF return yet to know where you are your cycle...i kept a handy packet of HPTs in the drawer for those moments of trepidation lol.
Wow, I've just caught up! It's been busy in here.
Big hugs Bella, I know the feeling of mild panic that can occur when you think you may be preg. and you don't necessarily want to be. My DH and I are very fertile too. We have never had a problem conceiving. Now that I have just had a bub, I am concerned with ensuring we don't get preg. anytime soon. With my last bub, my cycle didn't return until he was 15months old- it was great! With my other bubs, they were both 13 months old. So I would get the shock of my life if my periods returned before DS3's first birthday. Thinking of you hun and hoping that it works out how you and DH want it to. :hug:
Your poultry keeping joke had me in stitches Cassius! There IS a lot of clucking going on in here.
All is well with me, apart from a bit of pin with a nearly-healed cracked nipple. DS3 is thriving. He put on 230g in 4 days! I think I will lose my baby weight without a lot of effort this time around. I am going to attempt to put some birth photos in my BB album next time I am on the computer- I have one of those awesome post-birth euphoria shots. I love it.
I hope you are well Loulabelle, and enjoying your precious bub.
Yes photos please ash! Also, I hope your nipple is ok...the newborn suction strength is incredible!
Try not to stress Bella....I thought if the white discharge was only a day or two after dtd...could it be the semen? I didn't have a cycle between dd and ds, and they are 27 months apart, so to be fertile at six weeks pp would scare the crap out of me!
Thanks ladies :)
Ash I would love to see your photos too! Enjoy your nb snuggles honey! It is just Devine isn't it!
Dd2 has just started smiling really regularly. B4 they were sporadic, now everytime she is properly awake, she is smiling. Big delighted smiles too. I finally caught one on camera today too :)
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I'd love to see your photos Ash! And little M's smile too, Bella.
Hope your nipple heals up quickly too, Ash.
oh yes, photos!! especially those euphoric ones! so so much joy!
Jen: that is sooo cool that you got to tell your OB! i wish i was able to tell the guy that was the OB when DD1 was born...he would have a conniption lol. I would love to see that too....
thankyou all so much guys! you have me all teary.
it was amazing! absolutely amazing! contractions went for about 24 hours but established full labour was about 5 hours. contractions stayed about 8 mins apart right until the end, they just got more intense, I think that must have been the water. I loved how I could really rest and relax between them when I was in the water. Joshua came out like a torpedo when it was time. although id been doing small pushes during contractions for about an hour, it was more for relief than actually pushing. when it was time, I felt him come down the birth canel and start to crown all on his own. I thought the contraction was ending but then suddenly out his head popped followed quickly by his body and he literally shot to the top of the water! my clever boy did it all himself! the only down side of that was that I didn't get to snuggled up to him right away. the cord was wrapped quite tightly around his neck as the mw didn't have time to unwrap it as he came out. I had to stand up really quickly so that it could be done. standing up so quickly after him coming so quickly sent my body into a shock a bit so we had to get out of the pool and onto the bed pretty much the instant he came out. I did feel a bit upset at myself and my body but now its been a couple if days, I can see how irrelevant it is. he came the nature intended, i can't ask for anything more.
he's feeding like a pro and is so divine I just want to drink him up.
Joshua leif 3250g and 49cm ( a big boy for one of my babies.)
1st stage 5 hours
2nd stage 30 seconds
3red stage 1 hour 10 minutes.
I'm in love!
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Oh loulabelle!!! what a lovely description! I am so happy for you! What a birthing goddess you are. Enjoy your newborn perfection!!!
AFM- DD2 seems to know how to self settle!! Hows that! I don't leave her to cry and she sleeps with me every night, but I just notice she seems sleepy and I put her in the same position(on her side) that she lies in, next to me in bed, but I do it on the couch, and she just falls asleep on her own. Such a clever baby!! Love love love!!
Oh Loulabelle!!! :leap: :loveshower:
We also had an interruption to immediate cuddles as Marta had a tight cord around the neck that was tricky to pull over and off and the cord was quite short! so i was a bit bummed in that she came out all peaceful and chilled but had to be disturbed by the cord smooshing over her face, poor wee poppet!
but boob fixed all her woes :)
Sounds like a lovely birth Loulabelle. :)
Just out of curiousity, did/do you have any "premonitions" about your birth? I didn't really with my hospital babies, but with my home birth ones, I did. Nothing major, just little things.
With DD3, my first homebirth, I knew she would be born in the bath. With DS, I had a strong feeling that he would not be born in the bath, but on my bed, which he was, even though I laboured in the bath from 6cm on. (he got stuck at pushing and we had to move.)
The thing is, I have this worry/feeling that I will have this baby on my own. My midwives have always arrived in plenty of time, and though I don't have long labours at all, they've never been so short that I can't call someone, so I don't know what's put this in my head. The idea of giving birth alone isn't too scary to me - it's the fear of hemorrhaging, afterwards, especially with this being baby #6. I'm sure it will be fine - I don't know what's giving me this idea. But it's been rattling around in my head for a while, so I thought I'd just put it out there.
Anyone else have any feelings about how something would go in your birth? Did it happen that way, or not?
Oh Loulabelle, you did amazingly well! You're obviously just a bit too good at the pushing bit.
Cricket, I knew a few things about my birth, like the time I would go into (early) labour, the date and that it would go well. Maybe not as detailed as you, but I think you should trust your intuition. Have you talked to your m/w about it? Have you had your iron levels checked? Apparently low iron levels can be a risk for hemorrhage. But even if your m/ws don't arrive for the birth, I imagine they'd be there pretty soon afterwards to take care of you and bub. Can't do any harm to be prepared for what might happen if you are faster than them though. It's still unlikely (statistically) that you'd hemorrhage, even with this being #6.
oh loulabelle that sounds so beautiful - gives me chills to read how your bub came into the world!! Congratulations again!!!
Bella29 - your bub is so clever! She must feel so safe and secure :)
Ash - I'd love to see your photos!!
AFM - little C has mastered rolling from back to front and vice versa over the last few weeks which makes
me so proud, he's also chatting lots and being so generous with his giggles and smiles. The last few days I think he's hit a wonder week - lots of tears and the usual tricks to settle him
aren't cutting it. He's feeding lots but insisting that I feed him while walking around - my poor back is cactus!! :)
Is anyone planning on going to Hobart for the Homebirth Conference? C and I will be there
:)
Just for fun, since DH is away this evening and I didn't have anything pressing to do, I decided to write down what I remember from my first two births, and post it here on BB. Here you go, if you're curious. :) https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...2005-a-177992/
Jennifer - I will be having my iron checked in a couple weeks, and I'll definitely mention my concern to my midwife. Part of me feels silly for worrying about this, but I guess it's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared!
Another slightly random question - has anyone recommended homebirth to others, and then gotten kind of worried when they decide to go for it?! A friend of mine is going to have her next baby at home, after I and some other homebirthing mums and dads reassured her DH that it's a great way to have a baby, and very safe, and now suddenly I find myself worrying for them! What if they are the 1 in a million who have problems?! They have a good experienced midwife and this is baby #5 for them - I'm sure it will be fine. But I feel more worried for her than I do for myself and my baby! Anyone else have that?
cricket: i knew of some details. like a had a strong feeling about the date, that i would labour in the day etc.
as for your other question...yes! i recommend HB to anyone that would listen. even if thing do go wrong the love and support that you get even when transferring is totally worth it. you will always, no matter what, have much better support.
Got DD2's birth certificate in the mail and under place of birth is our address! So cool!
Also got a HB newsletter saying the new edition of the Birthings mag went to the printers and will be posted out shortly. Can't wait to see our story and photos in print!
My HB get together is tomorrow and I've finally remembered to write my second m/w a thank you card. I've also copied my birth footage to send to my sister for her professional editing skills. I'll send photos to her as well, to make up for where my Mum's poor videography skills come into play. ;) I think i'll ask her if she could manage a short 2-4 min version to share and a longer one with everything she thinks works.
I am sending my birth pool back to its rightful owner on Monday (they move into a new house interstate and I offered to hold onto it until then). I'll be sad to see it go!
How are our May HBers doing? And Kel, how are your preparations coming along?
That is cool about your address on the birth cert Jen :). Very nice. Can't wait to get mine now :)
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Cricket: thanks for sharing your birth stories! I love having them written down!
Ahhhh so, looks like we will be planning another HB later this year: got an unexpected :bfp: today.
cassius!!!!!! oh my gosh!!! congratulations beautiful mumma! just awesome, awesome news! yay another birth to add to the list.
why am I already slightly jealous?!
thanks for posting stories cricket. Im going to try and get mine done this weekend while its still fresh.
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Congrats Cassius!!! :leap:
ooh, i have to get my story done soon.
Congratulations Cassius :)
Cassius!!!!! Omg. Congratulations!
OMG Cassius!!! Congratulations!! Cant wait for you to start planning!!!
Congrats Cassius!!! 2012 is a fab year for a HB. ;) Will you have the same m/w?
How are you doing, Loulabelle and Ash?
Hot1 I'd love to read your birth story!
We had our HB get together yesterday and covered babywearing. I have to convert my soul sisters Bella and Hot1 so we can follow each other around another FB group. ;) I've become the proud owner of a couple of beautiful wraps and I'm hooked. Not as much as some of my other HBing friends though!
And I got my ticket to the movie premiere. I'm def going to buy the DVD set on the night and loan it to my sisters. Also buying the Spiritual Midwifery and Rediscovering Birth books to loan to them. I want them for my library as they were my faves.
Cassius, your birth story keeps on giving btw. I modified it for myself and now my sister is going to do the same (she's booked in for a hospital birth). She told me yesterday that she's so glad she's had me to talk to because she now knows she can refuse things and stand up for herself. She shocked her private ob by declining the ABs in labour although she's strep B positive. ;) I'm proud of her, it's her first baby and it takes guts to make a decision yourself and swim against the system. I feel like my HB is a gift to my whole family, not just me.
I'm so envious, Cassius! Does the surprise become that little bit more exciting knowing you're planning another wonderful birth?
Jen, what level of cover do you need with AU to have homebirth covered?
I had a few hours work today and DS happily slept for most of it snuggled up on my chest in my Close Carrier.
Huge Congrats Cas!!! How truly wonderful!!!
And Jen I actually make wraps :) they are super easy. Although they aren't as lovely as the one you bought :) I started making them as a fund raiser for friends of the birth center townsville, then started a small buisness that I essentially have ignored for 12 months, but have also made them for friends of the birth centre sunshine coast. I got dinner made with my baby wrapped against my chest today too..... See I told ya we are all soul sisters ;)
Cassius! Hooray!!!! I'm so excited for you :dance:
:happyforyou:
It seems to be the year for unexpected babies! It's a very special year in the Chinese calendar- the water dragon!
So happy to hear all about these home birthed bubbas!!!
Congrats Cassius! Do you have a date yet? All the best for the rest of the pregnancy, and a lovely birth. :)
I'm not a "hard-core" babywearer by any stretch, but I've got a ring sling, (which I made - they're really easy too) a pouch sling, a stretchy wrap (SOOOO cozy for newborns!) and a gauze wrap, which I haven't tried out yet. I think that the ring sling is probably one of my favourites.
Can't wait to read the rest of the homebirth stories, especially as we get closer to May..... :)
Aww thanks girls xx
We are pretty shocked lol. But TOTALLY stoked that we know our midwives, so unlike last time there is no stress trying to find the right match ITMS. Baby is due early November! So we will get back to Oz mid august...
Oh Cass. That's the best news. I'm totally green with envy in the best possible way. I can't wait to read all about your journey ;)
:baby: Babies Arrived :homebirth:
Jennifer13- Baby GIRL born at home 4th January
Bella29- Baby GIRL born at home 10th January
HotI - Baby BOY born at home 21st January
*Ash*- Baby BOY born at home 14th February
loulabelle - Baby BOY born at home 24th February
:pregnant: Babies On Their Way :bellyrubs:
...Em - May
Cricket - May
ladybirdflies - July
BellyBelly - August
Cassius - November
Ditto to all that :lol::
Being away, it is just perfect that your little nest has already been created from last time. You'll be able to slot back in with your midwives and settle right ready for another wonderful birth.
I have to say, after your comments on your contraception recently I was kind of expecting this one day soon! :rofl:
contraception? what is that new fandangled word you use??? :ROFL::
Oh Cass, that is truly wonderful. A massive congratulations! I am thrilled for you. Now you have somewhere to direct all your cluckiness- you won't need to join the poultry keeping thread after all :lol:
Sorry I haven't popped in lately. I have been recovering from a bout of mastitis :( I feel much better this morning- I only have a little bit of discomfort when feeding (one breast only) and I am still getting hot sweats. I wake in the night to wet sheets and pillow, I am sweating so much. But that is a big improvement to how I was on Thurs and Fri.
Hello to everyone else.
Ash: urgh! mastitis is no fun :hug: hope that it clears ASAP for you!
I have found a midwife clinic run out of UCLA campus which is a 5 minute walk from our place, so i am hoping that they can take us on for the bloodwork and NT scan. I am so scared that our insurance may not cover it :o. but if that is the case, there might be a good chance that there are HB midwife places that take you on with no insurance and their costs are much cheaper :crossfingers:
Oh Bella and Hot1, I should have known! We've just moved the baby wearing section so I'll find you there!
Ash - unfortunately I can empathise. I'm feeling better today but have had two very dodgy sick days with my poor bbs. One side only just stopped having that hurty feeling while feeding this afternoon. So far I'm managing with homeopathic remedies and ibuprofen. Sucks though. :hug: Hope you feel better soon. In my case, DD2 sleeps too long during the night. I know, who thought you'd complain about that.
GP appt today for DD2's 2 mth vax. :( GP was delighted to hear the HB all went so well, thought H was beautiful and I was looking very calm. She said she'd seen a couple of frazzled Mums with little bubs before me. So her first HBing patient is a good advertisement!
Looking fwd to the movie on Sat night. My Mum, who was at the birth, is coming down to surprise DD1 for her bday so I got her a ticket as well.
I ordered Ina May's book and Rediscovering Birth by Sheila Kitzinger for my library today. I'm going to lend them to my sisters to help them prepare, if they want them. I also got two of the kids' books because DD1 has misplaced the ones from my m/w. :wall: can't wait to reread mine after our birth!
Cassius, how's early pg treating you? Have you spoken to your m/w yet?
How's everyone else?
new thread here https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...1/