I "think" I'm in labor...

[etwahl]

What I think are contractions started around 7pm Monday night. Stayed about 45 minutes apart. They now seem to be anywhere from 15-25 minutes apart pretty regularly. I'm planning to stay home until they're probably 5 minutes apart. I hope this is the real thing and not a fake out...I guess I won't know for a little while!

It's 1:48am here, and I just had a shower (which felt great) and am just getting myself a little prepared, eating something, etc.

Anyway, will update before I head to the hospital, but I think this is it, and only 3 days after my due date :)

Tammy,
Mom-to-be Mar 8, 2003!

[ismommy]

How exciting!! Sending good labor thoughts your way.

Helene
mommy to Isabella 9/19/01

[nohomama]

Do eat something and go back to bed if you can. You'll need all the energy you can get for labor. Also, don't just go by the clock. Stay at home as long as you can but if you feel like it's time to go to the hospital and the contractions aren't yet 5 minutes apart, just go!

[gour0]

Yeah! Hope the Hypnobirth techniques really help! Do try to sleep if you can. You will definitely need it!

[jojo2324]

I am so excited!! I second trying to eat and sleep while you're still home. Let us know when you head off! I'll be thinking of you!

[Rachels]

YAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!!! Rest rest rest! Call if you need someone to talk to before your doula gets there. As one of my dear friends said to me, may your birth be a reflection of all your power and strength as a woman. Focus on the prize you're about to get. We will all be pulling for you today!

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[Annette_C]

How exciting, Tammy!!!
I've been thinking of you a lot and wondering when the happy event would take place....and here it is!!!
I wish you a good L&D and can't wait to meet the baby!!!
HUGS!!
Annette
SAHM to Sabrina 6/24/02

[Andrea S]

How exciting!! I hope you are getting some rest. Good Luck with everything we will be thinking of you today.

Andrea
mom to Andrew 8/14/02

[JulieL]

Just a thought, bring some cd's with you that are relaxing for you. You probably already thought of that. I hope all goes well. Enjoy your experiance. Now is when your whole new life just begins! May God be with you and your family!

CONGRADULATIONS!
-JulieL
mama to Anthony 3/23/02

[alkagift]

Oh, how great is this?!! By the time you read this, I hope you have your beautiful baby! I hope it goes as you expected and hoped--and regardless, you get the greatest reward in the end!

Allison
Expecting #1 5/27/03

[MartiesMom2B]

Hooray Tammy!

I hope this is it too. I love all these babies coming and I can't wait for mine.

~~~~~~Positive Labor Thoughts Going Your Way~~~~~~~~

Sonia
EDD 4/14/03

[kapow]

Drink lots of water too, while you can. Good luck!

[atlbaby]

Yay!!! I hope by now you are well on your way to having your beautiful baby!!

Wishing you have a quick and easy labor so you can finally hold your little one in your arms!

-Rachel
Mom to Arielle Jill, 10/30/01
#2:) EDD 10/24/03

[sweetbasil]

Congratulations...I hope this day is a WONDERFUL one for you, Evan, and your sweet little girl! Can't wait for pics of Miss Lauren :)

Big hugs and best wishes,

[etwahl]

Hey everyone. I've been actually sleeping pretty good all night and Brandie is now taking me to the midwife (I had an appt anyway) to check me. I guess if all is progressing well then we'll head to the hospital, otherwise we'll come home for a while. Still not sure if they're regular or not, but I'd say they're probably still close to 20 minutes apart. Will update when I get home from the midwife (I assume I'll be coming home). Labor is confusing.

Tammy,
Mom-to-be Mar 8, 2003!

[parkersmama]

You're right about that!!! Good luck! I hope things are moving along and baby will be joining us later today. :-) Keep us posted...if possible!

Denise
mom to:
Parker, 9/1/1997
Wesley, 3/9/2000
and #3 (a girl!) due 4/29/2003

[mharling]

Tammy -
I'll be thinking about you and also sending happy thoughts to your dh.

How exciting!!!!

Mary
EDD 4/5/03

[brubeck]

I'm so happy for you Tammy!

Just one thing though, don't feel obligated to give us details ASAP. Wait until YOU are ready! You are going through a wonderful but arduous event and you need to make sure YOU are okay before you worry about getting to a computer.

Of course we DO want details, but we will understand if it takes a day or two (or a few) to give them to us.

Good luck! We're pulling (uh, pushing) for you! :-)

[etwahl]

My midwife said I'm 2 cms and 75% to almost fully effaced. She said it could be a while - like even as last as Friday, or as early as today?

Anyway, am planning on walking around to get things moving.

Tammy,
Mom-to-be Mar 8, 2003!

[Magda]

Good luck. Sending love and positive vibes. ssshnnnnn bv bv bv v Connor(DS) sends them too. (Sorry, he kept grabbing the keyboard.)

Elaine

[Sandy]

Yay Tammy!!! The whole family has been pretty sick including me so I haven't had the chance to check the boards and this is such exciting news. I'm so excited for you. Good Luck.

Sandy
mom to Alexander Thor 3/16/02

[mama2be]

We had DR's appts and vet appts today, and our first day without Stve so I am just now on the boards and just now seeing this...though sent you labor vibes in an email!!!

I swear I want to jump on a plane and head to SD to cheer you on and support you...do you think Tristan can fly 2 weeks after birth. Darn I wish I was closer to you. Please know that you have a "fan club" out here in Raleigh and we are cheering and praying for you and Lauren. I KNOW you will do super!!! And I know Lauren will do super as well!!! I had some of my favoirtie CDS and he was born to a lulliby CD playing if you have one you might want to take it too... If you need to talk email me and I'll call you!!!

We have a bottle of Champagne ready...and a bottle of formula to celebrate when we hear the great news!!!

Hugs your way girlie!!
Thoughts are with you!!!

[Rachels]

Wonderful! A lot of times with first babies, you've got to get all the way effaced before you really start dilating. Two centimeters is a terrific start! We're all cheering you on!

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[JMarie]

You're in my thoughts - I certainly hope things progress for you quickly and you have your little one in your arms as soon as possible.

JMarie
Mom to Aidan Christopher 01/28/03

[egoldber]

Oooohhh!!! Sending easy labor vibes your way!!!

[KimberleyDawn]

Tammy!
I'm hoping since you haven't posted recently this means you are too far gone into your labor to care about keeping us posted:):)!!!
~~~~~EASY AND FAST LABOR & DELIVERY VIBES~~~~~
Hugs,
Kim

[Shirale]

Yay Tammy!!!!!
I can't wait to hear some exciting news and am thinking of you and your DH!!! Sending both of you lots of good vibes!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[jubilee]

Hopefully it will be soon for you! How exciting!!

[ddmarsh]

How exciting - I hope everything has progressed well for you!

Debbie

[SASM]

Good luck, Tammy!! You, Evan, and you little one are in my prayers nightly. May you have an amazing birth experience. Keep us posted!

[divabell]

Good luck! You're all in my thoughts and I hope everything goes smoothly!!

--Lori R.
TTC since October '02