The waiting game....going crazy!

kpereira7

Now let me just preface by saying this is my third and I've never made it to my due date. I'm due in 3 days and my first came 5 days early and my second 6 days early. That being said, I expected to have him at least a couple of days ago! I shouldn't have been thinking this way my entire pregnancy because now I'm just anxious and getting impatient. As for those of you who go a week or more past your due date, I give you so much credit!! I purposefully started my maternity leave a week before my due date in anticipation of an early arrival and now I'm driving myself crazy while the kids are at school! Lol I was doing a great job keeping busy until yesterday. I started getting some strong contractions the other night but they never became regular. So I decided to stay home yesterday just in case something happened. I went really fast with the first two so I don't want to be too far from home when labor starts. To go out or stay home and wait again today? Hmmmm.....anyone else feeling the same way?

cndupree15

Me!!! I am feeling the exact same way. Every single twinge makes me question if it's time. I've lost my plug... I'm getting more and more contractions but no consistency. I feel like I've started my period today with the bloating and tightness. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel but the train in riding on is going so slow

kpereira7

Haven't even lost my plug but I've been getting lots of cramping and some contractions here and there. When are you due, cndupree15?

cndupree15

2/11. I know it's still days away. Could be weeks. And I know my body is doing work but patience has never been my strong suit

lulu4087

Super impatient. I've had regular/timable contractions every 3-4 days for two weeks now. But nothing major. I've just stayed home. Due 2/11 but two people have "predicted" the 8th so now I'm all super anxious and ready to go. The wait is slowing killing me.

kpereira7

I'm super impatient as well! My oldest daughter's bday is on the 12th and I even didn't plan a big party for her because of the baby's impending arrival. Now I'm starting to think I might've been able to have a party this weekend. Feeling like an awful mom!

cndupree15

@lulu4087‌ yeah people keep telling me it's going to be this weekend. That I look different. Seriously?

kpereira7

I'm getting the same thing. "You've dropped!", etc. My aunt even called my mom asking if I was in labor because SHE was getting stomach cramps! Everytime I call my mom she answers the phone in a panic and I have to tell her "I'm not in labor."

Grapes13

I was due 2/4... Started my maternity leave on Monday 2/2... I'm literally driving myself crazy! My mother and sisters all went I to labor weeks early for all their kids. So I just assumed I would too. Now I'm 3 days past my due date with no more progression than the last few weeks! I always have contractions through the night and they get closer together and then stop after they get 5 minutes apart for about 30-45 minutes..... And it really doesn't help when I get 6-7 texts or calls a day from friends and family asking if he's here yet!!! Or everyday I have someone tell me they are having a "feeling" he's coming today! Annnnnd then he doesn't lol. I'm scheduled for induction 2/13. So I'm trying to just expect him to wait until then...

cndupree15

@Grapes13‌ I have my scheduled induction that day too. But I'm really hoping she decides to come before then. I need all these calls to stop. I swear everyone thinks I'm going to have her and not tell them

kpereira7

Grapes13 said:

I was due 2/4... Started my maternity leave on Monday 2/2... I'm literally driving myself crazy! My mother and sisters all went I to labor weeks early for all their kids. So I just assumed I would too. Now I'm 3 days past my due date with no more progression than the last few weeks! I always have contractions through the night and they get closer together and then stop after they get 5 minutes apart for about 30-45 minutes..... And it really doesn't help when I get 6-7 texts or calls a day from friends and family asking if he's here yet!!! Or everyday I have someone tell me they are having a "feeling" he's coming today! Annnnnd then he doesn't lol. I'm scheduled for induction 2/13. So I'm trying to just expect him to wait until then...

see I knew someone who is actually past their due date would be frustrated even more! I feel bad complaining since I haven't even reached my due date yet. Goodluck to all of you! I hope none of us make it to the 13th and have quick and easy Labors and healthy babies ☺️

Grapes13

@cndupree15‌ I know what you mean 100%... I mean I know they just want to meet the baby too, but it makes waiting so much harder. I hope we both go into labor before our inductions! But if not best of luck! We will have Friday the 13th babies! Which I think is lucky lol!
@kpereira7‌ it is frustrating!!! But I know how you are feeling. I was there last week too! These days just keep getting longer, Kicks are getting more painful, and contractions more uncomfortable. But soon we will forget all our misery!

cndupree15

@Grapes13‌ omg I never even put two and two together that Friday it was Friday the 13th. And I am so superstitious. I HAVE to go in to labor before then. Oh no

Grapes13

@Cndupree15 I was born on the 13th too so I guess I find it lucky! But maybe you can get them to reschedule if you don't go in by the 12th!!

cndupree15

It's just a silly superstition. It might be cool. It's the only time she can get me on their schedule because she wants to make sure that she is on call

lulu4087

Everyone has been calling/texting....it is getting a little frustrating. My BFF's and family....really, guys?! I'm not gonna let you know when it goes down?! Come on. Promise I'll let you know. Pinky swear.

vpeazy

my last 2 kids were born at 36 weeks and 13 days early...and I just keep waiting and hoping she will follow her brothers but I feel like she's the kid that will wait until after her due date of 2/26!

kpereira7

Just laying here writing down contraction times but nothing's regulating. So frustrating! And now every time the baby moves I get severe pain. I never had this with my first 2. May call the dr. To see if this is normal.

afarrell4

I'm having a heck of a time waiting. I'm due 2/26 but I've been told by lots of people they thought it would be early, EXCEPT my mom and doctor who both say "first babies are usually late." And I keep thinking STOP BURSTING MY BUBBLE! I have everything ready, car seat has been in the car all set up, hospital bag packed for weeks, contractions and "softening" of my cervix but I hate not knowing when this is going to happen! Ugh!

Dukejess

Well I am3 days past due date. I can't sleep and I feel like I just want to know when this baby will come. I really don't want to be waiting to much longer but I will call the doctor tomorrow to check into my options or move my appointment up. Talk about frustrated when u are 3 comand 80 effected 2 days before due date and even your doctor is doubtful u will make it to due date. Well it's definetly not my timing. I am anxious and I can't sleep. Praying I could just learn to trust gods timing but it's getting uncomfortable and just nerve wrecking this waiting game.

staceydoris

I was due the 4th feb I'm now 5 days over driving myself insane!! This is my third and I have always been 8 days late I was just wishing this time would be different espesh as I have bad spd and low blood pressure :-( I haven't even lost my plug yet hope you all go into labour soon xx

lk2200214

I feel like the waiting game would be so much easier if it wasn't for everyone texting & asking constantly. My mom & one of my best friends being the worst! Clearly I will tell you when it's party time. And I know they're just super excited and just as anixous as me. It just makes it more difficult to be patient when your always reminded it's not happening

kpereira7

Ugh, I hear you all! I've been lucky to never reach my due date but this time I think I will since I'm due tomorrow and I haven't even lost my mucous plug yet. Not to mention that I'm starting to think he may be huge!! Every time he moves it hurts so bad! I don't remember feeling this way with my first two!! Prayers that we all are posting a birth announcement real soon!

Grapes13

Had my fluid check a few minutes ago and they said "don't want your water breaking in the grocery store... It will definitely be a mess.." Well thanks!!! I have my NST in a couple minutes. 5 days overdue is the pits. But what can we do but be happy that our babies are healthy? Lol

gullickh2

I feel y'alls pain. I was due 2/5 and whoops. It's now the 9th. I'm scheduled for the 12th to be induced. I'm like everyone else and just ready for baby to he here and tired of all the questions on if she's here yet or not (we had to tell my mother in law to stop calling us because she was calling a few times a day)

kpereira7

Grapes13 said:

Had my fluid check a few minutes ago and they said "don't want your water breaking in the grocery store... It will definitely be a mess.." Well thanks!!! I have my NST in a couple minutes. 5 days overdue is the pits. But what can we do but be happy that our babies are healthy? Lol

Very true! I keep reminding myself that I am blessed that the baby and I are both healthy and it'll only be a matter of a week at the most! I have a fluid/weight check and NST scheduled for The 13th and if I haven't had the baby by then I'm hoping for a good report!

Sandilee0210

I am scheduled for my c-section on Monday Feb 23rd, this is baby #2. I had my son at 37.5 weeks so all along I have told my self that this is the week, but I haven't even lost my mucus plug. Ugh I am impatient and I so wish I wasn't! Best of luck to everyone!  On the bright side at least I have an actual date which is more that most!

Erichandme

I am due on the 12th and they have me scheduled for induction on Friday the 13th (my choice and all my nurses and the doctor laughed at me when I requested that). The high risk doctor said that I shouldn't go past 40 weeks but they are allowing for the one day over right now. I lost my plug weeks ago, I've had strong contractions that were five minutes apart lasting 45-60 seconds for two days, but with no progression so they sent me home. I was ok with that because I was only 36 weeks. Just as a warning, my doctor has told me that when you stress about it your body tends to not relax enough for the process to really continue. I'm personally stressed because I don't want his father involved or around so every time my belly drops he seems to go back up because I freak out. I've recently gotten hip pain so bad that it is hard to walk or stand, it's all a part of the end and I've learned to expect all of these things on a daily basis... Welcome to the end of pregnancy!! Good luck to all who are going through this.

maryxc1

Today is my due day. I was a week late with DS, but somehow expected this one to be early. My blood pressure has been up for a few weeks and this morning I had protein in my urine. They did blood work and an ultrasound. The ultrasound looked fine so now I am waiting "patiently" by the phone for the blood results. If it looks fine, I go back again Wednesday. All the nurses expected me to deliver a while ago too so every time they see me they get this pitiful voice and comment about me still being there.