Thought I would give a quick update...

[TaChapm]

I have been MIA since Tuesday so I thought I would let everyone know what is going on. Still no baby but MAJOR contractions every 2-5 min. On Monday night I was having back labor with pains every 10 min. that carried on into Tuesday though I really didn't think it was labor. After timing the pains and talking to my Mom and aunt they convinced me to call my OB who sent me immediatly to the hospital. I was admitted that night with contractions every 3 min. On Wed. morning I was dialated to a 5 and have been there ever since dispite having killer contractions. :( I decided to come home on Thursday so that I am at least sleeping in my own bed and not away from Jackson for so long. Tyler's head is up too high due to the large amount of amniotic fluid so even though I am having all of these regular contractions I'm not changing. Because he is up so high right now my OB won't risk breaking my water because she thinks it is likely the cord will come out first. So here I sit.

I am MISERABLE!!! I never planned on having a six + day natural labor and still getting nowhere. I am physically, emotionally, and mentally drained and don't know how much more my body can take. I just want this baby OUT! I have another appt. on Tues. and if his head is down enough my OB will break my water and hopefully he will be her soon after. Right now the CTX are 2 min appt. and lasting 1 min. so I am debating how much longer I will wait until I go to the hospital. I just hate being told that there is no change.

No labor vibes needed...I've got plenty of that. Just send some move down baby vibes so that mommy can resume a normal life where I am not living in 2-5 min. intervals. :) Can't take sitting here much more so I've got to go. I just scrolled through the posts and even though I can't respond to all the new PG posts I wanted to say congratulations to all the new expectant moms!
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William EDD 6-28-05
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[mudder17]

Thanks for the update! I've been wondering how you've been doing. I'm so sorry you've been so miserable. Okay, no more extra labor vibes. Here's to the baby coming out soon and safely!


Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
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Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[C99]

Tara,

Have you tried walking? I went into the hospital at 6 cm and 90% effaced and I didn't get any further until I started walking the halls. Once I started walking the halls, the ctx really got going!

Good luck & sending labor vibes your way!

[octmom]

I'll be thinking about you and hoping that Tyler starts swimming down! Good luck!!!

Jerilyn
DS, Sean 10/03

"Baby makes days shorter, nights longer, home happier, and love stronger."

[mysweetboy]

You poor thing! Come down Tyler, come down. :)

Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!

[McQ]

Come out Tyler, come out!!!!!!

Allison
~ mama to Declan and Meghan

[janeybwild]

Oh Tara, this does not sound fun....big baby moving down vibes coming your way. Hang in there mama.

[sidmand]

Tara,

I'm sorry to hear things aren't going so smoothly. I was hoping you weren't around because you were busy with Tyler!

I can't even imagine a 6-day labor, especially with everything else you've been through.

Here's wishing you quick, safe, and happy vibes that Tyler comes out to join us soon!

Debbie
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It's a boy! Now we just need to come up with a name! About 99% sure we're going with Sawyer...

[TaChapm]

Oh yea...I've walked! I was told on Wed. morning that I could get the epi. but held off so that I could try to walk him down. I walked for 45 min then was hooked up to the monitor for 15 min and did this all day Wed. and a few times through the night and again on Thurs. morning. Everyone was looking at me amazed that I hadn't had the baby. I got to know many people in the LD and Post pardum areas pretty well and saw women who checked in way after I did having their beautiful babies. The nurses joked that 50 years from now my ghost would still be walking the halls. The ctx are really strong but won't do anything until his little head is pushing on my cervix.
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William EDD 6-28-05
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[Mikesa3]

Please don't wait too long since you're already 5 dilated.Better to be sent home then deliver on the way there.Once I got to 6-7 dil. my labors would go pretty quick. Also make sure you're drinking lots of water ,it helps them not be as painful and to stop them if they are not doing the job.I had many nights of contractions w/my 4th baby before she decided to be born.Good luck and I hope you have a smooth delivery.
Nancy-Mom to 6 great kids

[barbarhow]

Awwwww Tara-I thought maybe you had delivered. Darn. I don't know how open minded you are but-Anna was also very high-I used visualization and I swear that it worked. I could feel her moving down. It was pretty wild.
Good luck to you-I'll be thinking of you. I hope you get some rest at home tonight. Thinking of you and sending wishes for a healthy and safe delivery.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
and Anna 5/12/05, my little Yankee fan!

[jd11365]

Come on Tyler...out you go!

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

Baby come out vibes being sent your way!!!
We are thinking of you girlie...
Many hugs your way for a wonderful birth of little Tyler!!!!

Neve
Reichen (6), Karsh (3), Tristan (2) and baby girl Bronwyn born March 10th!!!!

[MarisaSF]

With all the down-baby vibes coming at you, that little guys gotta be crowning by now. Hope so! We'll see you back once you get some sleep. Wishing you the very best.

[mharling]

Move, baby, move!!! Thanks for the update, Tara. My continued thoughts are with you and I can't wait to hear about Tyler's arrival!

Mary
Lane - April 2003
Faye - March 2005

[QNP]

Out you go, little Tyler.
Tara, wishing you a safe and speedy delivery. Can't wait to see pics.

[DDowning]

Here's wishing your little one comes soon!!! Hugs!

[american_mama]

What a story, and he's not even here yet! Can't wait to read the update. Come on, Tyler, the world's a pretty nice place.... move to the light!

[nathansmom]

I was wondering about you this morning. Come on out Tyler we want to meet you. June 8th would be a good day if you have to wait. Since the twins were born on your dad's birthday I think you should be born on mine.

[bostonsmama]

Tara, I'm praying really hard that Tyler moves down and gives you the happy, healthy labor you desire. I'm so excited for you...totally thought you had the baby by now, but soon enough, right? Guess Tyler wanted to get a jump start on those sleepless nights. ;)

I hope you don't pass out from exhaustion before the pushing begins! You'll be in my thoughts this week. Tell Tyler we were all thinking of him when you meet him.

Larissa

[HannaAddict]

I keep thinking of the original announcer from the Price is Right "Tyler, come on DOWN!" I hope he gets moving south and that he arrives safely and soon!

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[spencersmommy]

Thanks for the update, I have been looking on the boards for some news...sending some "move on down baby" vibes your way...my nephew Tyler took a long time to be born, too. maybe it's the name! ;-) Can't wait to hear the final delivery story!

[jubilee]

Hey Tyler- today is moving day!! Get packing, it's time to move to a bigger space! :) Tara, wishing you a wonderful delivery.

[steph2003]

Tyler come out & meet everyone already!

[zuzu]

Come on out, Tyler! We can't wait to meet you. :)

Hang in there Tara, hopefully not for much longer though.

Melissa, mom to Sarah (5/03)

[Bethann31]

Tara, I'm a bit late on the thread so hopefully SOMETHING has happened. I'm so sorry you are going through this. COME ON OUT TYLER, we want to meet you!


Beth
mom to:

Josh 3/90
Mollie 4/92
Jeffrey 12/94
Katherine 6/03

[JulieL]

Boy Tara that is really aweful! I hope that baby MOVES SOON! Good luck and keep you chin up sounds like you are doing great! Can't wait to hear deliver news!

[TaChapm]

My mom and I went shopping today to try to get little Tyler to move on down but I don't know if it worked. I can't tell a change. Had mexican food for lunch and supper with no change. I'm about ready to give up.

At this point I am trying to talk DH into enjoying an activity that has been off limits since Jan. but he doesn't think that is a good idea. I'm willing to try anything! :)

I go to the doctor tomorrow afternoon and hopefully she will be able to break my water and get this show on the road. If I don't post by tomorrow night I am likely in the hospital having him. I'll try to teach DH how to post an update once he arrives (If he ever does).

Thanks for the support and well wishes!

Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William EDD 6-28-05
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[jk3]

Good luck, Tara! Thinking of you,

Jenn
DS 6/3/03

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[lmintzer]

Tara,
Good luck. Hang in there, mama. Tyler will come out!! He just has to. : )

[barbarhow]

Tara-been thinking of you. Hope you get to be induced tomorrow-I so understand how difficult the waiting is. Try the visualization-I swear it worked wonders!
Good luck tomorrow.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
and Anna 5/12/05, my little Yankee fan!

[lmariana]

You must be so exhausted! I know you're ready for this to be over and have that baby in your arms! We're thinking of you over here, and can't wait to hear the happy news...SOON! After all this, I bet you'll have a super easy delivery. Good luck and enjoy every minute!

Mariana
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[calebsmama03]

Oh Tara -
HUGE HUGS!!!! This is exactly what I went through with Miss P and it is SO very frustrating! I did not have the complicating factor of her being high up - she was at plus 2 station so I COULD have had my water broken but was afraid that I STILL wouldn't progress so I refused it. I still need to get around to writing and posting my birth story - in laws in town and the computer in their room so I get only a min or two to lurk, but felt the need to respond to you with some big empathy! For me, the dilation and ctx started on 5/4 and she was born 5/18, but I was not contracting as regularly as you describe until 5/15 (just a few hours each night). Obviously each situation is different, but I would say to be prepared for a short (ie: INTENSE!) labor! I am not on the boards much at all but do try to check my e-mail at least daily so feel free to e-mail me if you'd like to commiserate! Here's hoping Tyler will move down and get things going for you! Good luck and take care.
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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And Miss Purple, Sophia Grace 5/18/05

[saschalicks]

Tell your DH that activity you speak of is what made Jonah come out. It WORKS!!!

[aliceinwonderland]

tara, these little ones are stubborn aren't they. I did all of the above activities, including walking and walking everyday for hours when Iwas overdue for a whole week, to no avail. I scheduled an induction for Friday, Erik made his debut on Thursday :):)

Hang in there :)

eri

[starrynight]

Sending come down baby vibes! I'm sorry you are so miserable {{hugs}}.

[TaChapm]

Tyler has moved down a little but I wasn't totally comfortable with my water being broke with him still a little high so we are waiting until Thursday. I can do this one more day...I think! :)

Still walking, using birthing ball, trying to convince DH to help things along :) and trying visuilization but nothing is really working. I give up and will wait until Thursday to meet this little guy. OB gave me morphine to help me rest well the next 2 nights and it is starting to kick in so I am off to bed.


Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William EDD 6-28-05
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[s7714]

I'll send you some "drop down" vibes if you send me some "stay up there" vibes! ;)

DD#2 is dropping herself right on down and getting things "ready" here, but I really want to hold out until 6/24. I'll try to send some of her enthusiasm to your little one!

Jennifer
Mommy to
Annalia 3/03
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[wagner36]

Hang in there! And, if you want to look ridiculous, I swear by curb-walking. One foot on the curb, one foot off....walk for awhile and turn around. It's probably a myth, just like all of the other advice, but it's the same concept as the birthing ball - open up your pelvis, etc., but you're walking at the same time.

Enjoy your sleep and keep us updated, momma!

[wendmatt]

Hope you are managing to get some rest now. Good luck, I can't imagine being in labor for so long, but just think you'll be holding Tyler soon. Hope all goes really well and can't wait to hear.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I'm so glad you reconsidered the ROM. I was thinking the same thing! Here's to little Tyler moving down! Will be thinking about you!


Elizabeth

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