Question to you all mom and dad

Savager · 11-06-2007, 03:59 PM

Ok. Me and my wife is expecting a baby on Nov. 18th. Atleast that is the due date. So it's any time now. I am very nervous. I was just wondering if there's any sign of labor? Any tips? This is our first. Everytime, my wife calls me, my heart stops hehe.

xobklynqt143 · 11-06-2007, 04:02 PM

yikes!!!! im not pregnant yet so cant give you any help yet but good luck!!!

grknyer · 11-06-2007, 04:32 PM

CONGRATS!!!!!! I wish I was in your shoes right now at least I'd be getting some sleep.I'm sleep deprived.Get your sleep NOW!!!.LOL
I have two babies under 2years old. I wish I could give you some advice but both times it was scheduled and funny thing is with the second pregnancy when we showed up at the hospital as scheduled she was having minor contractions and didn't even know it till the nurse hooked her up to the fetal monitor. It can happen at any time I guess.
Hopefully you will around when it happens and don't panic.
Trust me the best feeling in the world is when you will be holding your baby for the first time.
Congrats again.
P.S. Your tank might suffer abit but don't sell it.Maybe just to me.J/K I have been seeing a lot of tanks for sale after pregnancy and birth announcements so hang in there.

**"DevIouS"** · 11-06-2007, 04:37 PM

It can happen anytime....
My son was born at a little over 6 months old.

vanceny · 11-06-2007, 05:34 PM

It usually happens at night when she is sleeping. That's when they are more relaxed. I would put some towels under her in case her water breaks. I hear that it can smell. You may want to do that for the car as well. Dont want to have to replace the car becuase of an odor you can't get rid of. My wife has had 2 c-sections so I dont have first hand knowledge of the actual labor thing.

pmui · 11-06-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vanceny


	It usually happens at night when she is sleeping. That's when they are more relaxed. I would put some towels under her in case her water breaks. I hear that it can smell. You may want to do that for the car as well. Dont want to have to replace the car becuase of an odor you can't get rid of. My wife has had 2 c-sections so I dont have first hand knowledge of the actual labor thing.

I second that! or just put a layer or garbage bags under the sheets for easy clean up, yes put some towles on the car seat.

emps · 11-06-2007, 06:23 PM

Congrats on the upcoming baby. Wife and I just had our first in Sept, and we were 3 weeks early. Without grossing everyone out (stop reading if you don't want to hear the details

), the mucus plug that blocks the uterus will be the first to start oozing out as your wife begins to dilate. This can begin as early as 4 weeks before your due date. It's like the consistency of snot

.

There are 2 signs of water breaking, a slow leak which is called a high leak (typically a tear in the upper portion of the sac, and the gushing kind which is from a break on the bottom side. If any of these happen, call your doctor immediately. They will make you go into the hospital within2-6 hours depending on the leak. We had a high leak and was told to be at the hospital within 6 hours. But just so you know, statistically, only 1 on 10 women actually break their water. The rest have normal contractions and the nurses break the water once they know you're in real labor.

Contractions are similar to your wifes cramps and will be in regular intervals, and will be short and longer apart during the first stage. You should call the doctor, but they'll probably tell you to hang out at home for a bit until the contractions are more frequent and last longer. You'll need to be in the hospital by then.

Have you guys taken any breathing classes or decided on an epidural?

It's a wonderful experience and something that can't be really explained by words, but it's a bit scary going into it. We did alot of reading and took some lamaze and birthing classes before hand to be prepared and it helped alot.

Savager · 11-06-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by emps


	Have you guys taken any breathing classes or decided on an epidural? It's a wonderful experience and something that can't be really explained by words, but it's a bit scary going into it. We did alot of reading and took some lamaze and birthing classes before hand to be prepared and it helped alot.

We didn't take any class, but we read alot about it. And yes we definately take epidural. I will leave the room while they inject the epidural to my wife though, but I have a fear of needle, I heard it's quite big.

**Chiefmcfuz** · 11-06-2007, 07:00 PM

My first was the surprise My advice is when the water breaks get to the hospital.
Get sleep now and when wifey is at the hospital cause when they both come hom you won't sleep for about 30 years

jejton · 11-06-2007, 07:04 PM

BTW sex and nipple massages ( on hers not yours ) can actually bring on labor and often times the nurses/doctors will recommend it if the woman is late. Also have a plan on how to drive to the hospital because you dont want to find her in labor during rush hour and you not knowing an alternate route.

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11-06-2007, 04:02 PM	#2
xobklynqt143 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Posts: 376 Reefer Ratings: (6) Friends: (0)	yikes!!!! im not pregnant yet so cant give you any help yet but good luck!!!

11-06-2007, 04:32 PM	#3
grknyer Keeper Of Chalice Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 773 Reefer Ratings: (33) Friends: (18)	CONGRATS!!!!!! I wish I was in your shoes right now at least I'd be getting some sleep.I'm sleep deprived.Get your sleep NOW!!!.LOL I have two babies under 2years old. I wish I could give you some advice but both times it was scheduled and funny thing is with the second pregnancy when we showed up at the hospital as scheduled she was having minor contractions and didn't even know it till the nurse hooked her up to the fetal monitor. It can happen at any time I guess. Hopefully you will around when it happens and don't panic. Trust me the best feeling in the world is when you will be holding your baby for the first time. Congrats again. P.S. Your tank might suffer abit but don't sell it.Maybe just to me.J/K I have been seeing a lot of tanks for sale after pregnancy and birth announcements so hang in there.

11-06-2007, 04:37 PM	#4
"DevIouS" - Untitled - Join Date: May 2005 Location: Da B - X Posts: 7,047 Reefer Ratings: (61) Friends: (17)	It can happen anytime.... My son was born at a little over 6 months old.

11-06-2007, 05:34 PM	#5
vanceny Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Woodside, Queens Posts: 800 Reefer Ratings: (15) Friends: (0)	It usually happens at night when she is sleeping. That's when they are more relaxed. I would put some towels under her in case her water breaks. I hear that it can smell. You may want to do that for the car as well. Dont want to have to replace the car becuase of an odor you can't get rid of. My wife has had 2 c-sections so I dont have first hand knowledge of the actual labor thing.

11-06-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
emps Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 302 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	Congrats on the upcoming baby. Wife and I just had our first in Sept, and we were 3 weeks early. Without grossing everyone out (stop reading if you don't want to hear the details ), the mucus plug that blocks the uterus will be the first to start oozing out as your wife begins to dilate. This can begin as early as 4 weeks before your due date. It's like the consistency of snot . There are 2 signs of water breaking, a slow leak which is called a high leak (typically a tear in the upper portion of the sac, and the gushing kind which is from a break on the bottom side. If any of these happen, call your doctor immediately. They will make you go into the hospital within2-6 hours depending on the leak. We had a high leak and was told to be at the hospital within 6 hours. But just so you know, statistically, only 1 on 10 women actually break their water. The rest have normal contractions and the nurses break the water once they know you're in real labor. Contractions are similar to your wifes cramps and will be in regular intervals, and will be short and longer apart during the first stage. You should call the doctor, but they'll probably tell you to hang out at home for a bit until the contractions are more frequent and last longer. You'll need to be in the hospital by then. Have you guys taken any breathing classes or decided on an epidural? It's a wonderful experience and something that can't be really explained by words, but it's a bit scary going into it. We did alot of reading and took some lamaze and birthing classes before hand to be prepared and it helped alot.

11-06-2007, 07:04 PM	#10
jejton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,511 Reefer Ratings: (10) Friends: (1)	BTW sex and nipple massages ( on hers not yours ) can actually bring on labor and often times the nurses/doctors will recommend it if the woman is late. Also have a plan on how to drive to the hospital because you dont want to find her in labor during rush hour and you not knowing an alternate route.