# I'm Having a Baby, Right Now -- The Sequel! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 9, 2003, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493 "2003-10-09T15:41:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TeaElle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TeaElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaElle)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/1 "2003-10-09T15:41:45Z")
[It’s deja vu all over again](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=121333). This time the contractions are five minutes apart. The midwives are here. The doula is making lunch for Mr. TeaElle. My mother in law is in a cab from the airport and my mother is making preparations to fly up tonight. The birthing tub is filled, and I’ll be getting into it as soon as I click submit. Instead of a protein bar, I’m using a protein shake to fuel up for the work ahead. In short, it’s birthin’ time, folks, and BabyTeaElle 2: Electric Babyloo should be here soon. Like, within hours. This one is happening fast. Contractions only started about 90 minutes ago. Depending, either the Mr. or myself will check in later with the news. Wow – really fast, contractions are now about four minutes apart. I think I’d better go have this baby! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/2 "2003-10-09T16:34:11Z")
\<\\> TeaElle you are in my thoughts and prayers… Come on Babyloo!!! ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/3 "2003-10-09T18:21:12Z")
Say, congrats, there, tlw! Good luck and remember to look fabulous during the whole ordeal; waterproof mascara is your friend! ---
**Author:** ![Jpeg\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4bbf92/32.png) [@Jpeg\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jpeg_Jones)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/4 "2003-10-09T18:41:21Z")
PUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! ---
**Author:** ![FreeRange\_Maniac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/97f17d/32.png) [@FreeRange\_Maniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FreeRange_Maniac)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/5 "2003-10-09T18:47:48Z")
Push harder! ---
**Author:** ![Jpeg\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4bbf92/32.png) [@Jpeg\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jpeg_Jones)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/6 "2003-10-09T18:53:38Z")
This reminds me of a funny story during the birth of my son in February: The doctor was a real young guy, middle eastern, and had exactly the same voice as Fozzy Bear. And right when we’re in the middle of pushing, he tells my wife exactly _what kind_ of pushing he expects. “Feces! I wanna see Feces!”, said Fozzy Bear. Really try and hear that one in your head for full effect. Wocka-wocka! TMI, I guess, but it was funny. ---
**Author:** ![belladonna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@belladonna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/belladonna)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/7 "2003-10-09T19:51:28Z")
Woohooooo! Good luck, congrats, what’s the scoop, where’s the pictures?! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/8 "2003-10-09T21:06:50Z")
Is the baby here yet ? Congrats and I have to say that you are a better woman than I am. There is no way I could have posted while in labor, well not outside the pit anyway. ---
**Author:** ![lisacurl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisacurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisacurl)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/9 "2003-10-09T21:07:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TeaElle \* > \*\*Wow – really fast, contractions are now about four minutes apart. I think I’d better go have this baby! 😃 \*\* You’re posting while your contractions are four minutes apart?!? You’re my heroine! Push it out! Push it out! WAY OUT! ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/10 "2003-10-09T21:47:32Z")
Wow! Good going girl! Hope everything went well (is going well? I’d guess you may have already had baby by the time I’ve seen this) I wanna see pics!! ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/11 "2003-10-09T22:35:19Z")
Congrats! I hope your birth experience goes better than mine! I too want to see pictures!! _hugs_ ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/12 "2003-10-09T23:07:16Z")
Congrats, **TeaElle** … I hope everything goes smoothly! ---
**Author:** ![AbbySthrnAccent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eb9ed0/32.png) [@AbbySthrnAccent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AbbySthrnAccent)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/13 "2003-10-09T23:22:43Z")
Breathe between all that pushin’. Best wishes for you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/14 "2003-10-09T23:41:14Z")
And YES!!! You’re husband Will wanna touch you again! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/15 "2003-10-10T00:08:35Z")
There is dedication. Posting while contracting and about to slip into something way more comfortable. **Good Luck!** ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/16 "2003-10-10T00:19:38Z")
I formally nominate **TeaElle** for Doper Of The Month. She took the time, because she has her priorities straight. Sure, her uterus was contracting and letting her know that she was about to give birth. Sure, they were only 4 minutes apart. Sure, she needed to make sure the birthtub water was juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust right. Yet, what did she do? I ask you? She took the time to post her O.P. Me, I’m throwing my vote behind her. That’s one Doper !!! 😃 Mazel Tov, please let us know so we can either light candles, or turn on the Lava Lamp ( whichever ) to commemorate the most wonderful event. Cartooniverse ---
**Author:** ![Alias](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e4f/32.png) [@Alias](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alias)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/17 "2003-10-10T00:51:17Z")
Well? What happened? Where’s the baby? 🙂 Congratulations. I hope all is well. ---
**Author:** ![Ashkicker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4bbf92/32.png) [@Ashkicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashkicker)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/18 "2003-10-10T03:15:59Z")
Congrats hope all is well. Let us know! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/19 "2003-10-10T07:43:41Z")
Has the little Doper or Dopette arrived yet? ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493/20 "2003-10-10T11:55:52Z")
I, too, am very anxious for some news. If she wants my support for **Doper of the Month** , she better waddle her sore parts over to the computer and post pertaining information. I mean, _really._ 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now-the-sequel/206493.md?page=2)