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jersee3380
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caroline
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Doctor Update
Hi all 
had a dr appt today ... i am 39 weeks and 1 cm dialated. she said i could go tomorrow, in a week or in 3 weeks! ugh! i just want him now!!
she was scaring me a little though talking about the actual delivery. she says they shut off the epi at 5-6 cm so if I want it, i should get to the hospital right away. then she was talking about an episiotomy and tearing and told me i should start stretching the perineum (sp?) now ... i feel stupid asking but i don't even know where that is!! i mean, i know, but i don't! i should have asked her but i was just so overwelmed w/ everything. has anyone done this 'strecthing' ?
has anyone delivered at riverhead hospital, central suffolk ... now known as peconic bay medical center? i'd like to know everyone's experiences.
this is really happening!! i'm getting so nervous!!
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Posted 6/15/06 5:25 PM  |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Christine
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Re: Doctor Update
ok- this is very TMI so warning future readers what I am posting but the perineum is the area between your vaginal opening and your butt. One baby book I read said you can reduce the tearing by pre-streching the area. They recommended rubbing the area around the opening gently several times a day.
Hope this helps. 
Message edited 6/15/2006 5:36:01 PM.
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| Posted 6/15/06 5:35 PM |
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Stacey1403
Where it all began....
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Re: Doctor Update
Perineum is the area between your cha cha and pooper, otherwise known as your taint If you massage it with olive oil it is supposed to help with not needing an episiotomy.
Hang in there it is almost time
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| Posted 6/15/06 5:36 PM |
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jersee3380
He's here!!
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caroline
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Re: Doctor Update
thanks for the info! i'll do anything at this point to avoid tearing!
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| Posted 6/15/06 5:40 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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| Posted 6/15/06 5:44 PM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Mommy
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Re: Doctor Update
How exciting!
Did she tell you why they shut the epi off? I made sure mine was dripping until Gianna was out! I know some women don't feel the urge to push with the epi, but I did, and sure didn't want to feel that pain after 6cm and birth!
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| Posted 6/15/06 9:00 PM |
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wowcoulditbe
wow, pic is already 1 yr old!!
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Re: Doctor Update
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| Posted 6/15/06 9:04 PM |
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