Logan's on his way!

:D I'm psyched! I could hardly stand still today at work when Nelle called to let us know she was dilating and having labor pains! :D

Great news! Let us know the details when Logan arrives. :)

Are we talking about your nephew?

:yay:

I do not think my sister will ever make me (or me her) an aunt LOL

edit: I forgot to say early congrats!

mazel tov

Congrats, Blino!

Congrats!!! How exciting!

Nadine.

Congrats!

Congrats!!! And I like the name Logan. First time I heard it was from the Babysitter Club series--one of the main characters had a bf named Logan. :D

Well the little stinker is taking his dear sweet time. His name comes from our two grandfathers, Edward Logan on Dad's side, and Curtis Eugene on Mom's, Logan Curtis.

Yikes! He certainly is taking his time.....

Congrats!!! And I like the name Logan. First time I heard it was from the Babysitter Club series--one of the main characters had a bf named Logan. :D

Mary Anne had a boyfriend named Logan! :D

Nadine.

Congrats!!! And I like the name Logan. First time I heard it was from the Babysitter Club series--one of the main characters had a bf named Logan. :D

I LOVED those books as a kid!!!

Update, her water finally broke! :D

Given the fact that it's been almost two weeks since you started this thread, those must have been Braxton-Hicks contractions she was experiencing. But now that her water has broken, it shouldn't be too long.

Given the fact that it's been almost two weeks since you started this thread, those must have been Braxton-Hicks contractions she was experiencing. But now that her water has broken, it shouldn't be too long.

Um, what? :confused:

Maybe he will be like my sister who took 3 extra weeks until she decided it was time to come out!

It must be nice and warm in there :D

Um, what? :confused:

A Braxton Hicks contraction is defined by Taber's Medical dictionary as an intermittent, painless contraction that may occur every 10 to 20 minutes after the first trimester of pregnancy. These contractions were first described in 1872 by British gynecologist John Braxton Hicks. Sometimes these contractions are also called prelabor contractions or Hicks sign. Not everyone will notice or experience these contractions, and some will have them frequently. Some mothers say that they notice them more in subsequent pregnancies than in their first pregnancy.

Usually women will notice them by casually brushing their hands against their protruding belly and notice that it has tightened, while other moms will notice the tight feeling without having to feel it with their hands. Don't panic if you don't notice them. Some women only notice them because they find them to be uncomfortable.

While Taber's medical dictionary may say that they are painless, pregnant women tell a different story, though most would call it uncomfortable rather than painful. If you experience discomfort or pain with these practice contractions, try out techniques you've learned in class to deal with labor, such as breathing, relaxation, massage, movement and more. Often women will find that simply changing position can help with any pain from these contractions. A nice warm bath or shower can also help relieve any achiness and promote relaxation.

So how would you tell the difference between a Braxton Hicks contraction and a true labor contraction? Generally true labor contractions will get longer in length, closer in frequency and stronger in intensity. A Braxton Hicks contraction might get closer together but not consistently, or they may feel stronger but go away when you move around. Some moms say that they only experience Braxton Hicks contractions when moving around and they cease when mom sits down.

Calling your doctor or midwife should happen if you have contractions closer than 12 minutes apart prior to 37 weeks, as this might indicate preterm labor and not Braxton Hicks contractions.

While these many seem like an annoyance, yet another thing to deal with in pregnancy, they are believed to be helpful in preparing your body for labor, even though no noticeable progress can be seen.

True Labor vs. Braxton Hicks

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/laborbasics/a/bhctx.htm

Dilation can also begin weeks before actual labor begins, so dilation and contractions may, or may not, mean that delivery is imminent.

At 8:36pm Logan Curtis entered the world at 7lbs 4oz 21" :D

:needpic:

MAZEL TOV!!!!!

I should have em later today.

AWWW!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks Trish! I feel very educated now! :D

Congrats Blino! I can't wait to see pics.

At 8:36pm Logan Curtis entered the world at 7lbs 4oz 21" :D

Congratulations!

congrats! :yay:

Congrats!

Congrats!

Congratulations:D

How do I post pics from an album in a thread?

How do I post pics from an album in a thread?

They have to be hosted on a site like Photobucket....then use the img links....the photos will appear in your post.

You probably already know that....

I don't know if they can post from the photo album. I just looked at the pictures and he's adorable.

Congrats!!!

Nadine.

http://www.ok-speed.net/forums/photoplog//images/8/medium/1_UncleDaveHolding.JPG

http://www.ok-speed.net/forums/photoplog//images/8/medium/1_WithMomandDad.JPG

Awww he's beautiful !!!!! :D

Sweet baby and sweet pics:)

What an expressive face he has! I enjoyed the pictures in the album, too, Blino. He's a real cutie. Congrats to the parents, and to you Uncle B.
~phos

:yay: he is cute! How's the mom doing?

Mom's doing alot better after we went over yesterday and helped out with him. They had had a rough night, and my brother was actually in tears worried because Logan wouldn't stop crying. (Understand, my brother is anything but a sensitive guy, and never cries). Turns out he's just not getting enough to eat because momma's milk isn't in yet. They gave him some formula last night, and that seemed to help.

They had had a rough night, and my brother was actually in tears worried because Logan wouldn't stop crying. (Understand, my brother is anything but a sensitive guy, and never cries).

He's a big ol' softie now.

Great pics!

She started secreeting milk today, and between that and the supplemental formula, he's a happy boy.