40 Weeks + Club

rms924

Roll call! Who's in it and what are you doing to stay sane? 

My due date has wavered between two dates- so according to one, I am 40+2 and according to another I am 39+6. To stay sane, I've been trying to find errands to get me out of the house: dry cleaning etc. I can't stand to sit here and I have no motivation to clean, but I feel so much better hopping in the car and running around town Maybe a part of me knows i can't do this once LO is here. FTM

VioletandRose

Almost with you. I'll be 40 weeks tomorrow and so far no signs of labor. Started my maternity leave last week and finally finished baby's room. I'm still fairly comfortable and not at the "get this baby out of me!" stage, but each day is getting more uncomfortable. The house is clean (mostly thanks to fiancée), I've been making a nice dinner each night, doing a little baking and am going to attempt to make a mobile for the baby's room today. Just got a copy of Happiest Baby on the Block to start reading. Will prob get a sweep at my appt on Thurs and see what happens! If I don't have baby by 41 weeks, doc will induce. Really don't want to go that route, so I guess I'll be trying natural methods before then

madisenanne

I'm 40 + 6 and pretty useless. I've been sleeping a lot. I try to get up to do things but my brain is so foggy I can't seem to stay focused. So I try to take a quick nap but they never seem to be as quick as I intended. I think it's because I'm hardly sleeping at night.. When I muster enough energy though I'm cleaning, making extra freezer meals or bouncing on an excersise ball to hopefully get this show on the road haha I'm a FTM also

JennKempen

I am 40 + 4 and am still getting up and working out and going to work for a full day and it SUCKS.  I was all caught up on work things in preparation for already being gone, so now I find myself bored.  Really really anxious to meet this little girl and keep getting waves of disappointment when I wake up to another day with no signs of labor.  I have been cleaning and organizing everything in our house.  It has kind of gotten insane.... our house isn't even 1000 square feet and I am running out of projects.  I mean last week I painted the bathroom ceiling..... its getting bad.

Hang in there everyone!

danixbanani24

I'm 40 weeks tomorrow and so ready for baby! I have an appt tomorrow and i am sweeping the membranes and asking about inducing this weekend. I didn't want to induce but I took my leave early from work and I don't want to waste it! Plus my hips hurt so bad I just want to lay comfortably again.

tuinstrab

40 + 1 today. Membrane sweep will be happening today. I was 3 days early for my first so im surprised to be late this time around. Im definitely ready!!

silly514

40 weeks tomorrow, no sign of him. Went 8 days over with my first and they were the hardest days... Ever. Thought I was prepared to go over again but I'm not, I'm a mess. All I want to do is shop.... Out of the house, spending money. Money I don't have on things I don't need. Ughhhhh

farwellmama

40 weeks tomorrow. Getting antsy! I'm off of work for the week (fall break) and my parents drove in from out of town last night. Hoping to keep us all entertained until the big day (or night ) arrives.

kmn0309

40 weeks today and going stir crazy! Working from home and wondering when little
Missy will make her debut!!!! I thought I would be late but now that's happening,
I'm starting to go nutty!!!

Lindseybub

40+6 today have my sweep tomorrow. Been on maternity leave for 5 weeks now and I have literally ran out of stuff to do! Feel bad because all I do is lay around, don't feel like I'm helping progress of baby. Hoping this sweep will help speed up baby being here

kmama37

40+1 today. Been having contractions 10 minutes apart for about 12 hours a day since Sunday. I am exhuasted. They maybe "false labor" but that shit hurts! Seriously just wish something would happen because I'm so sore from all this false labor

on_the_move

40+2 today and honestly I would be fine if my mom wasn't visiting.  She isn't doing anything specific, but I'm just irritable about every little thing and not used to her being around all the time.  DD got sick last night so instead of going to preschool today she is hanging at home, but mostly chilling and entertaining herself. So I have laundry and grocery shopping and just the running of the household to keep me busy.

rms924

silly514 said:

40 weeks tomorrow, no sign of him. Went 8 days over with my first and they were the hardest days... Ever. Thought I was prepared to go over again but I'm not, I'm a mess. All I want to do is shop.... Out of the house, spending money. Money I don't have on things I don't need. Ughhhhh

I think we are the same person! Hahaha! That's what I keep doing. I really want to shop and spend money my husband got laid off in Aug and we are really trying to be good about the spending but it's almost impossible because I just can't stand being home.

BRBaby1012

40 + 1 today. Had a false alarm and spent a couple hours in the hospital last night, but the good news is that, according to monitoring, we have a "very happy baby." I'm focusing on taking care of myself as much as possible- long baths, time with the pups, and naps. I might even paint my toenails... if I can reach! I just want to meet my daughter!

shantyrae

DH and I both started leave Oct 2nd in preperation for our 10/11 due date and that came and went! I would be dying if he wasn't home with me these couple of weeks, I probably would have gone back to work. We've been cleaning, stocking up in food, making some last minute repairs and indulging in our favorite restaurants.

I'm a little nervous about us both taking leave since DH's is not paid. We did save a months worth of bills but then now he will be taking an extra 2 weeks off since LO has not shown up yet! We should be inducing 10/19 if she doesn't show up in the next few days.....


Hang in there, mommas.

Beccas387

I'll be 40 weeks tomorrow so not quite over due yet but still getting antsy! Over all this pregnancy has gone well with little symptoms but this last week has been horrible! I can barely walk because my back hurts so bad,I can't sit too long because that too hurts. The only comfy position is on my right or left side laying down. I've also been sooo emotional, like suddenly crying for no reason. My husband thinks I'm insane. My plan was to work till I pop but if this baby isn't out by the end of the week I might have to tap out early. Plan is to induce at 41-41.5 weeks if this little man doesn't make an appearance before then.

danixbanani24

rms924 said:

silly514 said:

40 weeks tomorrow, no sign of him. Went 8 days over with my first and they were the hardest days... Ever. Thought I was prepared to go over again but I'm not, I'm a mess. All I want to do is shop.... Out of the house, spending money. Money I don't have on things I don't need. Ughhhhh

I think we are the same person! Hahaha! That's what I keep doing. I really want to shop and spend money my husband got laid off in Aug and we are really trying to be good about the spending but it's almost impossible because I just can't stand being home.

Me too! I am hemorrhaging money on I don't even know what haha. I'm trying to actually do Christmas shopping to quell buying stupid things for myself or baby. However I did buy myself new leather boots this morning for post baby LOL. Also, food shopping! Is that a form of nesting? I've been at the grocery store like every day just buying food and stocking it haha. I have a small freezer so not really cooking in advance and saving meals but it is packed full of food for sure!

wack0032

40w +5. I really shouldn't complain because my pregnancy has mostly been pretty easy, but I'm ready to be done and meet my little one. I honestly think the most annoying thing is people asking me questions. You're still here? Had the baby yet? Any signs of labor yet? When are you being induced?

I snapped at a coworker today and said that im not answering anymore baby questions today.

Sorry if I don't want to discuss personal medical information with you, but please just leave me alone.

I was going to try to make it until the baby came, but I just can't handle the harassment anymore. Last day will be tomorrow.

hangingwiththehales

My due dates have changed too. According to the one the doctors are going by from my 18 week ultrasound I'm 41 weeks 5 days and according to my original one I'm 40 weeks 2 days. Either way, I'm starting to go a little insane. I should really be prepared for this because my son was 9 days late and only came out when I was induced. Baby boy #2 has till Thursday morning before he's getting kicked out! I really thought with the second one he would come on his own. But so far, nothing. No contractions or anything. Good luck ladies - hang in there. Going over your date can make you crazy!

NathanheartsKim

Sorry ladies, I am not late yet but I know the pain! My first was 3 days late and my second was 6 days late so I am fully prepared to go late again. It's so bad that my EDD is Oct 28th but I keep telling everyone that this one won't be arriving til Nov. LOL

Cmoniga

40 weeks 2 days and I'm going stir crazy!! Decided to start maternity leave this week and it's already stressing me out! Spending too much money for sure because getting out and shopping is the only thing that makes me a little less stir crazy! Unfortunately all our family and friends live out of the area so I feel so lonely with DH working every day!

I've cleaned, I've cooked, nursery is done. I could meal prep a bit more but have no desire! And I agree with some of the above- the harassment from others is getting to be a bit much! Obviously I'm anxious enough and want her here, so the constantly calls or text messages asking if anything is happening is driving me nuts! It's just reminding me how NOTHING is happening!! I get it though, it's close family and friends who are excited too... But it's getting to be too much and annoying to respond to!

I have an appointment tomorrow and I'm excited because we should be scheduling to induce by 41weeks (Sunday)... So at least I'll have a definitive date in mind (they told me either 19, 20, 21 but haven't scheduled it yet). Disappointed thought bc my OB sucks and they do NOTHING to assist with the pregnancy... No sweeps, no dialation checks, nothing. So aside from scheduling to be induced, my appointment tomorrow will be lame.

kristanbarker

40+3!

I've been working to keep myself sane. My boss offered me to take off if I went "over due" and not include it in my maternity leave and just pay me out right. So basically, free week off. I turned it down (call me crazy?) But I had things to finish up and if I stayed home I would spend too much money nesting and drive myself INSANE! We are inducing on Monday at 41+2 but our hospital is so busy that it may get moved to Tuesday or even Wednesday!

Hang in there mamas! There is actually a light at the end of the tunnel!

clengelke

40+2 and pretty much all I do is sleep, read, and watch Netflix and Hulu. I was trying to work until I had the baby, but Monday I couldn't even work up the energy to get out of bed on time, so I started my leave. Tomorrow I'll get to schedule my induction, and I'm looking forward to knowing when the end is.

floyd1rl

40w 2d here as well. I'm starting to feel like this kid is never coming out. I'll start to think something is happening and then nothing. I'm not even sure I've had a real contraction yet which makes feel like an idiot. Ftm here.

I've been walking every day, pumping, eating spicy foods and pineapple, taking EPO, and having sex. Although, there is no semen involed since I have a wife, but she doesn't know that's the reason why it's supposed to work, so I'm milking this one for now

I just want to meet our son! I had to see the OB at my practice on Monday instead of my midwife and she is already talking induction. I really don't want to be medically induced if I can avoid it, so I'm just gonna keep up with the natural methods and pray something helps. Having my membranes stripped Thursday if I've dilated past a "fingertip". Please come out little one!

wack0032

Orgasms can help to trigger contractions also, so you shouldn't feel bad

journeygirl3

I am happy to see I'm not alone! 40w4d here and going nuts. Have my mom in town and getting non stop calls/texts from family & friends about the baby. I'm being induced in 3 days and ready!

allowe

40 wks 6 days here. Went in today for a non stress test. Everything looked good. We go back for another on Saturday (if he hasnt arrived by then) and then induction scheduled for Tuesday if necessary (I'll be 41 wks, 5 days). Good thing is baby is happy and healthy in there. FTM and ready to meet my little boy, but enjoying these last few days of just my husband and I. Also I count it a huge blessing that I'm all prepared and just have to rest and rest until he gets here and while I can. There is an end in sight!!!

mrsdobbie

40+6 days. Hoping to be induced tomorrow as I have been having contractions since Monday at 1am and have not been sleeping at all. I wake up as soon as my contractions are too much to ignore and then go and sit on the toilet (since I have to pee after every contraction) and then hop in the bathtub for awhile. The water bill is going to be crazy high this month. I have been having 6 baths a day at least.

clengelke

The girl who schedules the inductions was out Wednesday and Thursday so I won't find out until Friday what the date of my induction is, but Wednesday morning I had my membrane sweep done, a few contractions and then about 1am Thursday I lost my MP and the contractions started again. Fingers crossed that I go into labor naturally soon!

floyd1rl

40w4d.. And the wait continues.

Met with my midwife this morning. Still only dilated a fingertip so not able to have the sweep preformed. Baby was not moving enough during the NST. Was sent to the hospital for another NST and biophysical profile ultrasound. He scored an 8 out of 8 in the BPP and his movement was good on the NST, so no need for induction. He was sucking his thumb and playing with his feet. Come out little guy! I have another AFI ultrasound scheduled for Saturday, then return to my midwife Monday. I will probably have to schedule the induction at that appointment if he does not come on his own. The NST at my midwife and at the hospital showed I was having contractions, but nothing consistent or even that I can pinpoint as a contraction.

Physically, I'm fine. Uncomfortable but it's bearable. Mentally, I feel fucked right now.

danixbanani24

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floyd1rl said:

40w4d.. And the wait continues. Met with my midwife this morning. Still only dilated a fingertip so not able to have the sweep preformed. Baby was not moving enough during the NST. Was sent to the hospital for another NST and biophysical profile ultrasound. He scored an 8 out of 8 in the BPP and his movement was good on the NST, so no need for induction. He was sucking his thumb and playing with his feet. Come out little guy! I have another AFI ultrasound scheduled for Saturday, then return to my midwife Monday. I will probably have to schedule the induction at that appointment if he does not come on his own. The NST at my midwife and at the hospital showed I was having contractions, but nothing consistent or even that I can pinpoint as a contraction. Physically, I'm fine. Uncomfortable but it's bearable. Mentally, I feel fucked right now.

I feel you even though I'm only 40w1d. I was so hoping to have a baby right now and I feel stressed that I'm wasting my maternity leave. I have an NST and a BPP schedule for Monday that I hope not to have to keep. Otherwise, when I see doctor next Wednesday we are discussing induction. Hang in there.

rms924

danixbanani24 said:

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floyd1rl said:

40w4d.. And the wait continues.

Met with my midwife this morning. Still only dilated a fingertip so not able to have the sweep preformed. Baby was not moving enough during the NST. Was sent to the hospital for another NST and biophysical profile ultrasound. He scored an 8 out of 8 in the BPP and his movement was good on the NST, so no need for induction. He was sucking his thumb and playing with his feet. Come out little guy! I have another AFI ultrasound scheduled for Saturday, then return to my midwife Monday. I will probably have to schedule the induction at that appointment if he does not come on his own. The NST at my midwife and at the hospital showed I was having contractions, but nothing consistent or even that I can pinpoint as a contraction.

Physically, I'm fine. Uncomfortable but it's bearable. Mentally, I feel fucked right now.

I feel you even though I'm only 40w1d. I was so hoping to have a baby right now and I feel stressed that I'm wasting my maternity leave. I have an NST and a BPP schedule for Monday that I hope not to have to keep. Otherwise, when I see doctor next Wednesday we are discussing induction. Hang in there.

My update is like yours! Monday nst and growth scan. I am hoping that the baby decides it's time before then. Otherwise tues induction. My dr won't let me go to wed so at least there's an end in sight.

I'm just so tired. I am right there with you ladies

BRBaby1012

40 weeks + 3 days today, and trying to remember this...

CrissyGee

40 weeks and 4 days. I just keep finding stuff to do around the house since I'm already on maternity leave. Laundry, cleaning, etc. I also walk my kids to school everyday, up a giant hill just for exercise. All I know is I could never be a stay at home Mom because waiting on this baby is driving me nuts lol!

NathanheartsKim

CrissyGee said:

40 weeks and 4 days. I just keep finding stuff to do around the house since I'm already on maternity leave. Laundry, cleaning, etc. I also walk my kids to school everyday, up a giant hill just for exercise. All I know is I could never be a stay at home Mom because waiting on this baby is driving me nuts lol!

@CrissyGee I am a stay at home mom and trust me, the waiting for a baby to come is WAY worse. Lol

NicoleAndDerrick

I'm 40+1 and showing no signs of anything. I've had no contractions aside from the regular couple BH a day, my Dr. as of 3 days ago said I'm not dilated even slightly. She said she will induce me on the 22nd if I still am not showing any signs at my appointment on the 21st. I'm just ready to meet my baby girl already!! But I'm glad she's late rather than early. I'm not doing anything to try to induce myself except walking around more.

jrb2015

I feel for all of you! I was 41 w 3 days when I had my c section! I know the feeling of insanity! At the end I just didn't even think "IS TODAY THE DAY?" I just accepted I may be pregnant forever.

jrb2015

and I went on maternity leave at 38 weeks

farwellmama

I'm 40 +2 and pretty much feel like I'll just be preggo forever. My hubby says if that's true, then we'll be rich and famous :P (his best attempt at encouragement) lol. I feel fine, some days with more pressure down there, some days less...maintaining chiropractor appts and walking and doing squats. Siiiiigh. I shouldn't complain, so i won't, but I just really want to hold this little lady in my arms instead of my belly! ☺️

floyd1rl

41 weeks... WHY AM I STILL PREGNANT?!

tuinstrab

floyd1rl said:

41 weeks... WHY AM I STILL PREGNANT?!

Im 41 weeks tomorrow and feel the same way!