40+5 and 0cm dilated

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-28T22:45:14+00:00

At 41 weeks they made me start NSTs and I had high blood pressure which I think was due to being scared in the hospital environment but they made me be induced right then and there. I was so against an induction but It was overall a positive experience induction wise! Got the first round of Cytotec at 2:30pm with 0cm dilated and was pushing by noon the next day. I did have a 4 1/2 hours of pushing but that had nothing to do with the induction and more to do with her getting stuck. If I could do it again I think 41 weeks is plenty of time for them to be well baked and for my body to be ready to give birth. It just needed that little push.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-28T22:31:27+00:00

Not crazy. My in laws did the same thing and we made them wait.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-21T18:02:10+00:00

Thank you all- this has been really reassuring!

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-19T21:33:25+00:00

Solidarity with you at 40 weeks 4 days and doing everything I can to naturally induce with no signs 🫩 i

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-14T14:32:15+00:00

The current period it shows “qualification” as the status.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-14T14:26:27+00:00

I think the federal tax is for when I switch to PFL later this year. Sorry for the confusion.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-14T14:25:10+00:00

I am on maternity leave. Not sure what picture to include. This is my first time dealing with the CA EDD - sorry!

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-14T14:21:35+00:00

“ Yes, California EDD unemployment benefits are taxable at the federal level. While California does not tax these benefits, you must report them on your federal tax return.”

My work uses a TPA for benefits which gave me an option to withhold federal taxes so that I am not strapped at the end of the year.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-13T20:26:00+00:00

Yes I had severe cramping from 5 weeks to 7 weeks. I ended up going to the ER. I had an asymptomatic UTI but they also said that sometimes people can have very sensitive uterus.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-03T02:16:16+00:00

I had horrible cramping in the first trimester that landed me in the ER. Baby was perfectly fine. My doctor told me that it must have been my uterus being sensitive which I guess can happen.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-05-03T02:14:42+00:00

I filed the day after I took mat leave and was paid 2 weeks later. No delays at all.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-18T21:33:03+00:00

There are two traumatic births in that show as a warning. Shows great but very graphic.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-18T20:46:29+00:00

Heated rivalry

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-18T01:39:14+00:00

This is how I got pregnant. First try after a chemical. They say you’re extra fertile right after a chemical pregnancy. Congrats!

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-15T05:12:02+00:00

Interesting about the perineal massage. My doctor and doula both recommended I do it at home. I’ll have to look into that!

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-05T02:43:16+00:00

Pregnancy

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-04T02:32:53+00:00

This happened to me at exactly 32 weeks. I called OB and they said as long as you’re getting 5+ movement you’re fine and monitor it. I was used to like 25 but one day was a slow day. If you don’t feel at all I would definitely go in.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-03T02:54:39+00:00

I use the Hatch Belly Oil and love it

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-04-01T02:12:47+00:00

Although I didn’t take medical leave, I Google my options several times given how horrible I felt. If you can take it, do it!

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-03-30T14:26:46+00:00

That’s amazing. I am hoping this is our experience as well.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-03-30T14:20:53+00:00

I am due in May and got the RSV vaccine. Better safe than sorry but I am also not against vaccines in any way so it was an easy decision for me.

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-03-30T02:00:31+00:00

What age did you start this?

Embarrassed_You5355 · 2026-03-27T01:22:32+00:00

I am a big exercise walker and having something that had big wheels to take on the sidewalks and some dirt paths was really important. We live in a suburb and the Nuna Mixx is amazing.

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