What are you doing to stay sane?

nycmommy13

I feel like I'm going crazy! My due date has passed so I'm not working anymore and I can't stand just sitting around. Everything is clean and ready for the baby. I've tried reading, watching movies, and doing other things I know I won't have time for after the baby comes, but none of it is helping to calm me down and/or pass the time. Anyone else feel this way and what are you doing to keep calm?

candicequeen

Well I'm not saying that I am staying sane.

candicequeen

I keep making more food and baking for my hubby and son

chicky0220

Bounce on an exercise ball while watching movies, go out to lunch/dinner with hubby. Walk the mall to keep moving if you can. Get a manicure and pedicure. Start Christmas shopping. Go to Target. Those are some things I plan on doing.

itstheblackwidowbaby

I'm replaying video games, watching movies, taking care of the very little that's left on the to-do list, walking, introducing the dogs to the baby gear, and trying to nap. It's a fun life.

Oh yeah, and fending off my mom's phone calls. "No mom, as far as I know he's still breech. I told you, my ultrasound is Thursday." Repeat daily. 

Kmohney1

At the moment, sitting on the couch making sure NOT to go into labor while my DH is at an interview. If he gets this position, I could be a SAHM...and frankly, I'm gonna do whatever it takes to hold this baby in until he gets home! Lol

rubirubi89

Dr. Said I could go to the hospital today if I wanted to since I'm 3 cm dilated but what for? I dont want to be induced so no thanks i'll wait till contractions come in on their own. I work 5 minutes from home so came to get some stuff done. Like have a sandwich at my desk lol

kestes946

Sleeping while my Son naps and freezing meals!!

WeirdAlice

My bf's parents take DD so I can "take it easy" and relax. So when she is gone I tell myself the dishes will magically wash themself and sit on the couch with my headphones in and music turned up lol sanity at its best for me.

knolliepollie

I'm working on her baby book, making head bands, and today my mom came over to help me deep clean. I plan on meeting up with some friends next week and doing some last minute shopping.

SweetTooth126

I am on bed rest for preeclampsia, so I am really struggling to stay sane! My nesting instincts have kicked in (37 weeks) but I can't do any of it. I am watching movies, napping, and have started planning what to buy family for Christmas. I keep trying to remind myself that i won't get a lot of alone time once LO gets here, so I should soak it up! Hang in there ladies.

Gapeach83

Not sure I am sane at this point. Due sat and just focusing on going overdue helps me get through it. Went overdue with DD2 I think focus on that and him coming before then makes it easier. People are driving me crazy though saying I won't make it till due date well only got 4 days for him to not make it. He showing no signs of wanting to make his grand appearance.

VexedMommy

I'm due Friday and keep getting asked is baby here yet while sitting at my desk at work.  Not quite sure I'm sane.  Not quite sure my co-workers are either since, no I didn't have my kid last night then show up to work today.  Grrrr.  I'm actually fairly stabbity. 

hacharles

Gapeach83 said:

Not sure I am sane at this point. Due sat and just focusing on going overdue helps me get through it. Went overdue with DD2 I think focus on that and him coming before then makes it easier. People are driving me crazy though saying I won't make it till due date well only got 4 days for him to not make it. He showing no signs of wanting to make his grand appearance.

VexedMommy said:

I'm due Friday and keep getting asked is baby here yet while sitting at my desk at work.  Not quite sure I'm sane.  Not quite sure my co-workers are either since, no I didn't have my kid last night then show up to work today.  Grrrr.  I'm actually fairly stabbity. 

I walk into work everyday and say, "Yes, I'm still pregnant. Yes, it could be any minute or it could be next week. Yes, I'm tired but I'm fine." You'd think that'd be enough to stop the endless questioning---it's not.

joforyoga

I feel ya! My due date is today and I'm totally restless. Completely uncomfortable and can't sleep but I'm so tired and have all the time in the world to sleep....quite a pickle of a situation. The to-do list is complete and even worse I have strained the ligaments in my foot in the past month so I can't walk much either! I have caught up on tv shows, taking dog to the dog park and avoiding calls from family who won't calling for updates! There are none, leave me alone

Lynnbirds4

My husband and I bought a house / sold our current house....let me say, that will speed up your last few weeks!! Another thing I am doing is buying anything I think I will run out of in the next couple months - cleaning supplies, make up, batteries, etc. Not that I won't get out at all after baby, but it is so much easier to have the things you know you will need on hand because there will be plenty you forget or didn't anticipate needing! Plus, Christmas is around the corner now so you could start decorating or shopping if you celebrate it!

rachswi

I've been binge watching Criminal Minds on Netflix. But I'm also staying busy by cleaning a bit, writing thank you notes from my last shower, and napping. (Honestly - I feel like if you have the ability to nap at all, you should. I'm trying to get as much sleep as I can now before labor... I hear that's exhausting and at this point I could go into labor at any point, so I'd like to be well rested!)

BowWowBowie

@rachswi Reid is the best! 


I've been reading, watching baking/cooking shows, trying to get as mentally prepped as I can, it's amazing to know in less than 48 hours, I'll be holding my son. 

cdepperschmidt

Cleaning and napping, but my patience is quickly running out too.

carabella11225a

Today I:

1. Pouted and read waaaay too much internet

2. Listened to Beyonce

3. Went swimming

and

4. Baked these cookies. My hope was to freeze them for later but I might eat them before they make it to the freezer. https://www.theburlapbag.com/2012/07/2-ingredient-cookies-plus-the-mix-ins-of-your-choice/

NathanheartsKim

41 weeks tomorrow and so ready for this baby to join us!! Thankful I had some idea this one might be late since my first two were late but seriously, I would have been okay with being wrong! Trying to stay sane for my kiddos sake by keeping us busy. Today was pretty low key. We got out to vote and that was it. Going to meet some other mamas for a bit of a break tonight. I was hoping baby would require canceling my plans. Lol

kss1

Wake up every morning upset my water didn't break in the middle of the night then get ready for the day thinking maybe today then as the night nears and no sign of labor I either slip into a silly depression and cry to my husband or get really hormonal and cranky that nothing has happened and sanp at him lol. Then go to bed and repeat the process. Its fantastic

babykitcat

I'm in from the October group and had my baby on October 9th. Im just interested to see how everyone is feeling. It seems like I was just in your shoes! And here I am now with a 1 month old.

One thing you can't really prep for is the recovery but it's something to think about! You will be sore (doesn't matter how you deliver), your mobility won't be the same, you will have a new born...so ask yourself what would I really like when I'm recovering? Epsom salts? A few extra pairs of sweat pants? Ibuprophen/Tylenol/stool softeners? Slippers? Frozen pads (yes for your crotch)? Also last but not least rest!!! So sleep now and sleep lots, be lazy, your body will need this not only for the delivery but you'll need that stored up energy for recovery!

The good thing is recovery goes by quickly but it's worth thinking a little bit about!

rubirubi89

Im not saying my husband already lost his marbles waiting for this baby, but today he decided to decorate the ceiling fan.

itstheblackwidowbaby

rubirubi89 said:

Im not saying my husband already lost his marbles waiting for this baby, but today he decided to decorate the ceiling fan.

Ok that's adorable!

taykerslake

This symptom watching is driving me insane! I started maternity leave last Friday, and I'm already driving myself crazy with boredom and wondering when baby is going to arrive. Here's to hoping my fiancé and roommate understand my need to vacuum the entire house at 7am...

AmoLovesAud

Well I should be trying to unpack a little more, or at least clean up the painting mess in the nursery so DH can move the furniture in, BUT, I'm watching "Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!" and planning out a knitting project for the hospital.  Seems like a good use of my time.  Yep.

rubirubi89

So I found this. Is this what you're doing now?

Gwennies

I have been unable to work since June so I have been in sanity saving mode for a long time. At first I stayed off the internet, and cleaned my home. Then I went through a nesting phase and got the nursery done. Then I went through a crafting phase where I knitted gifts for everyone I know and made birthday cards for anyone I know who has a bday in the next six months after our son is born. I think I'd still be in that phase if my damn hands had not swelled up making it impossible for me to even write. So now I've been reading the board and looking at the birth announcement thread, that makes me feel like all this waiting and joint pain I've had will be worth it all, Christmas shopping early, watching tv shows about food, laundry, and loving up my dog. No matter what you do to stay sane people, I support you!!!!

lginnan

I'm with you! My last day was Monday, and I am SO bored.  Already got a mani pedi, have walked a bunch, cleaned the house... everything is done! My current pastime? Playing candycrush in the bathtub and singing hotline bling...... this is 40 weeks!

TallyKyle

Naps! Find a good book. If you like to read, you MUST read the Clan of the Cave Bear and the subsequent books. It's about a strong female character PLUS is looks into how babies were delivered thousands of years ago! Love the series. Author is Jean M Auel.

jessilee15

hacharles said:

Gapeach83 said:

Not sure I am sane at this point. Due sat and just focusing on going overdue helps me get through it. Went overdue with DD2 I think focus on that and him coming before then makes it easier. People are driving me crazy though saying I won't make it till due date well only got 4 days for him to not make it. He showing no signs of wanting to make his grand appearance.

VexedMommy said:

I'm due Friday and keep getting asked is baby here yet while sitting at my desk at work.  Not quite sure I'm sane.  Not quite sure my co-workers are either since, no I didn't have my kid last night then show up to work today.  Grrrr.  I'm actually fairly stabbity. 

I walk into work everyday and say, "Yes, I'm still pregnant. Yes, it could be any minute or it could be next week. Yes, I'm tired but I'm fine." You'd think that'd be enough to stop the endless questioning---it's not.


I do this too. It doesn't stop everyone from asking again. I've also tried sarcasm - telling them I'm going to be shaped like this forever, that it's really a tumor, that I love being pregnant too much to quit now, that I had a baby last night but just love work too much to leave...if you find something that makes people stop asking please tell me!!!

Bettytteb

My last day of work is this Fri (EDD next Tues) and if baby doesn't come before then I'm planning to spend my time off reading, cleaning, and shopping for some last minute baby things (that aren't necessities...hence why we don't have them yet). I'll also probably treat myself to a mani/pedi, maybe a massage, and perhaps even make a solo mid-day trip to the movies. Basically I want to indulge in all the small luxuries that might be hard to do once baby arrives. But I'm sure that if baby takes his sweet time I'll be going mad after about a week of that.

threatlevelmidnight

I've literally taken a bubble & Epsom salt bath every night since I've been pregnant. I'm obsessed. I prop my computer up on a chair in the bathroom and watch Netflix! Super relaxing! Today I took a trip to the laundromat to wash all our big blankets and rugs. Just lots of cleaning and trying to mentally/emotionally prepare for a natural birth as much as possible! 39 weeks on Saturday!

smnewby

I was due 2 days ago and I think my sanity was intact right up until my due date passed. My parents flew in town 2 days BEFORE my due date and we are all just sitting around now twiddling our thumbs.

Every time I have a small contraction it drives me insane wondering if this is finally the real thing! My body is such a tease =(

cdepperschmidt

smnewby said:

I was due 2 days ago and I think my sanity was intact right up until my due date passed. My parents flew in town 2 days BEFORE my due date and we are all just sitting around now twiddling our thumbs.

Every time I have a small contraction it drives me insane wondering if this is finally the real thing! My body is such a tease =(

This!

Jeenyus

I had to start shutting off my phone during the day.  DH gets home from work and just deletes all the messages from people asking "Is baby here yet?".  Some people send them twice a day, it's way too much.  

jessilee15 said:

Gapeach83 said:

Not sure I am sane at this point. Due sat and just focusing on going overdue helps me get through it. Went overdue with DD2 I think focus on that and him coming before then makes it easier. People are driving me crazy though saying I won't make it till due date well only got 4 days for him to not make it. He showing no signs of wanting to make his grand appearance.

VexedMommy said:

I'm due Friday and keep getting asked is baby here yet while sitting at my desk at work.  Not quite sure I'm sane.  Not quite sure my co-workers are either since, no I didn't have my kid last night then show up to work today.  Grrrr.  I'm actually fairly stabbity. 

I walk into work everyday and say, "Yes, I'm still pregnant. Yes, it could be any minute or it could be next week. Yes, I'm tired but I'm fine." You'd think that'd be enough to stop the endless questioning---it's not.

I do this too. It doesn't stop everyone from asking again. I've also tried sarcasm - telling them I'm going to be shaped like this forever, that it's really a tumor, that I love being pregnant too much to quit now, that I had a baby last night but just love work too much to leave...if you find something that makes people stop asking please tell me!!!

Jeenyus

Same, my due date is today, every time I start getting contractions I try not to get my hopes up but it's hard!  Trying to take advantage of the extra days before baby arrives by finishing up assignments for the classes I am taking . . . it will be a lot harder once baby arrives!

smnewby said:

I was due 2 days ago and I think my sanity was intact right up until my due date passed. My parents flew in town 2 days BEFORE my due date and we are all just sitting around now twiddling our thumbs. Every time I have a small contraction it drives me insane wondering if this is finally the real thing! My body is such a tease =(

dramaphile

smnewby said:

I was due 2 days ago and I think my sanity was intact right up until my due date passed. My parents flew in town 2 days BEFORE my due date and we are all just sitting around now twiddling our thumbs.

Every time I have a small contraction it drives me insane wondering if this is finally the real thing! My body is such a tease =(

This is why I told my parents not to fly out until 2 weeks after my due date. Otherwise they could be waiting around with me and not get to see the baby! I'm at a birth center, and they won't send you to the hospital for non-medically necessary induction until you get close to 42 weeks. With my luck, this kid will be two weeks late to just to spite me!

gkfk

Today is my last day at work - sanity restored! Thank god bc some of my clients have been complete asshats this week. 12 hour days and new projects with one work day left, why not?? Glad that im done before smacking someone. Getting waxed, massage, mani-pedi and going shopping all planned for next week. (Edd 11/16)

NathanheartsKim

41w2d. Sanity is gone.....