Vent: Post-date 4th-timer... REALLY???

BelMack

I'm a 4th-time mom. LO has been "dropped" for weeks, and I was due yesterday. UGH. Yeah, "dropped" doesn't mean much at all. My midwife keeps acting all surprised that I haven't delivered yet. I would LOVE for the new moon/storm systems/due date thing to stinkin' kick in already! For all your sakes, I hope your LO's aren't stubborn. My older kids are soooo excited to meet their baby brother that it's heartbreaking to tell them every morning that little brother decided to wait one more night... DH's pretty down-in-the-mouth that our LO isn't here yet, too. He's so adorable--he wants to meet LO, too! He's one of those daddies that have a hard time "connecting" with LO before their born, but it's love at first sight when they finally emerge.  Have I mentioned that we're both super-planner-types and don't play waiting games very well??? *sigh* Our hospital bag has been packed for a month and in the car for a couple of weeks, already. If you have spare labor dust, could you send me some? Thanks.

jackiemk83

Overdue with #4?!  Wow, I know these LO arrive when they are good and ready, but I would've thought #4 would certainly arrive before the EDD.  But what do I know!  Hope things get moving for you and your family.  The adult members in my family are eager, so I can only imagine how excited your other children must be.  Here's wishing you lots of good luck and labor dust!!

BelMack

Yeah, that's what I thought, too! Thanks for the labor dust!

LuKeANdThEbEaN

Definitely sending tons of labor vibes your way !! It must be frustrating ! Hopefully your LO decides to make his entrance soon.

BelMack

Thanks! I've been contracting alllll day, but it hasn't gotten to the "head to the birth center" point yet. Ornery little stinker! So much for all those stories about going faster with each kid...