Due 21/1 but I consider it late Jan, especially compared to the people who are due any day. I've been very fortunate and it's been a good pregnancy, but I'm definitely feeling the discomfort and tiredness now along with lots of heartburn. Little man is very active which is very reassuring but making sleep difficult!
I'm mostly ready, but now Christmas has passed I suddenly feel like I need to do everything right now (like buying everything I need off the registry, finishing my baby crafts, washing bottles, etc), even though I have a feeling baby will arrive late, he seems in no rush. Mentally I'm not sure how ready I am, but I'm getting excited to meet little man! Also looking forward to having some control over my body again!
Due Jan 29, but my doctor has said it's more likely to be closer to Feb 3 based on my past couple ultrasounds (she's on the smaller side). I was feeling pretty damn fabulous for this entire pregnancy more or less...and then I turned 35 weeks on Christmas, and now feel like I've been hit by a truck, haha. My back is screaming, my heartburn has ramped up, and everything is exhausting. But luckily I'm done with work and school, so it's just nesting and resting from here on out! Just had my shower last weekend (in-laws in town for the holidays) and it was amazing, 50 of my nearest and dearest (co-ed), chugging beer out of baby bottles, and great food and gifts, we now have basically everything we need, we just need to wash it all! Now if only I could stop peeing and my back could stop hurting long enough to actually do it...
I'm due January 23rd, 36 weeks today. Had my first cervix check at my appointment this week, and the OB said that baby's head is settling down in there. I've had pretty bad insomnia this past week, and I'm really hoping that it eases up soon. I'm having a hard time holding it together on this little sleep.
Me: 30 DH: 35
TTC #1 - Jan 2015
BFP on 5/13/15 DD born 1/24/16 TTC #2 - Jun 2017 BFP on 8/24/17
My due date is Jan 21 however I have gd and sciatica so my ob has me in the books for an induction on the 14th if I don't deliver before then. Due to the sciatica I have been out of work on short term disability since December 2nd going to physical therapy twice a week and my ob office twice a week once for my nst/ob visit and the second for my bpp .. I'm going a little crazy just waiting for my baby girl to get here!
Is anybody else jealous of the birth announcements? I want my baby to bake as long as possible. But it's driving me batty sitting around and waiting!!!
Due Jan 21. I sleep like crap and my hips hurt all night. Woke up this morning with a sore throat and all stuffed up. I have to go for an ultrasound on wednesday because she is measuring two weeks larger. Im excited to see her but worried too. I feel she may be early. I cant imagine going another 3 weeks. And if shes impatient like her father she will be early.
Due 1/31 and so happy to see so many others with the same/similar due dates! I have a valamentous cord insertion so I've been going for growth ultrasounds regularly but the midwives say it shouldn't affect my due date unless there are growth issues.
I feel very lucky not to have the sciatica pain many others have, but sleep is still difficult to come by! Selfishly Hoping my little guy makes his appearance on 1/21 which was my moms birthday so even though I'm super ready to be done I'm hoping he stays put for another few weeks. Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!
Side note: LOVE all the birth announcements yesterday! So happy for everyone and their beautiful babies
This post makes me so comforted. Due 1/29 and plan on working up to 1/28 if I can. I'm a teacher and only taking the minimum time off so I'm hoping she stays in there until then. Though, like many of you once I hit week 35 I started feeling horrible so some days I can't imagine another month of being so uncomfortable. We still have a lot to do but we have the car seat installed and I'm going to at least pack my bag this week.
I have a scheduled section on 1/26, my last day of work will be 1/22 however I had my DD 4 weeks early which will be this week. So really anytime between now and the 26th. Feeling grateful I have a date that I know I won't go past but still super anxious for her arrival. It's hard to do anything these days. Glad I have a wonderful husband to help. Love this thread! Keep it going
I have some work I need to get wrapped up before little miss baby pops out but I'm SO ready to hold her & see her. I'm jealous of all the birth announcements here plus facebook friends have been having their babies back to back since September. I just have to see & meet this little squirmy stretchy strong baby girl that I created. I want to check out all her little baby parts & smell her. I just want to stare at her & never look away. It's starting to feel like I've been pregnant forever. I wonder how I can possibly sleep when she gets here because I don't want to miss a single second. Third trimester feelings are so overwhelming & indescribable. The hormones... I feel like a psycho.
I'm due 1/26 and I'm so ready. I've been having horrible sciatic pain as well and it makes sleeping on my left side for more than 15-20 minutes at a time unbearable, despite seeing a chiropractor regularly since about 12 weeks pregnant. I've been having BH and he is head down and dropping into the pelvic area. I'm seeing my doc Tuesday for my 36 wk check and I'm hoping she'll tell me if I've started to dilate, etc. I'm a FTM so I'm not sure how often they check or when they start to check for these things. These last 4 weeks are brutal tho as far as anticipation!!! I want my lil man already
Due 1/25 and offically 36 weeks today but have been measuring 3 weeks ahead so who knows when we will meet little man! U/S on the 6th will tell us if he's still tracking in the 85th percentile...he is going to be big like his daddy! Ready for heartburn to end but will miss feeling him wiggle!
I'm due 1/30. FTM. I've been having bad pelvic & hip pain since October. At this point, I think I'm used to it and just move really slow.
Within the past 2 weeks, I've started to sleep in 3 hour cycles. It's super annoying. I take 1 Benadryl a night to help fall asleep since my hips hurt so bad.
Baby is super high, and that made me really uncomfortable over the weekend.
I went to target today and had my belly tighten when I was walking around. Not sure if it was baby or the start of BH? I haven't had any yet.
Slowly starting the nesting process. Just bleached and cleaned the top of my fridge where random crap gets stored.
Just can't believe how little time is left until Baby C is here.
My sister's wedding shower is 1/23, so I just need to make it pass then
Today I had my 35 week appt, officially dilated some as well as effaced! I know it doesn't mean anything but I can't help but be excited the end is near ladies!
Hey late January ladies! I'm 36 weeks today and had my first cervix check. He said my cervix was completely closed and I had no effacement. Pretty disappointing because I was hoping for some momentum. I've been have a good bit of BH and lots of pelvic pain. I was hoping this meant that I was dilating but that's not the case.
Hey ladies, hope you're all hanging in there. I'm 35 weeks plus 1 day today and I'm feeling a little more upbeat and optimistic. I've been walking with a cane lately, due to my sciatic nerve pain, and it's helped with the pain management quite a bit. I was able to run two errands with my husband today and we're even thinking of trying a dinner date night tonight, which sounds like pure heaven after being housebound for a week.
I have my 36 week ultrasound next Thursday to see if baby girl is still breech (crossing my fingers she's moved!) and to go over the birth plan with the dr and my husband.
Been passing the time trying to finish my novel I've been writing (wrote 2000 words yesterday!) and checking something off the baby to do list every day. Also, if anyone is still in a festive holiday mood, I've been really enjoying the Netflix "show" where it's just a fireplace crackling. I turn it on every time I write in the evening and drink some hot cocoa. It's very soothing and enjoyable for those of us without a fireplace. Sending healthy and comfortable (as much as possible) thoughts to all of the late Jan mamas!
The thought of going back to work in January for a month makes me want to die. 4-6 weeks seems like so long to go! I'm sure it will fly by when it's actually happening though...
Married DW 08.2013; AI 2x; IUI 6x; IUI #7 05.2015; DD born 2.2016 ; Reciprocal IVF FET #1 on 11.18.2020
Due 1/28 (one month!) and I can't believe how far away that feels right now. Could I just take an extended nap until LO comes? If I could sleep comfortably that is...
And I'm in total agreement with @claireloSC - working right now is tough, I'm so distracted and uncomfortable. Keeping myself distracted with setting up the nursery area piece by piece while we look for a place to buy.
I'm right there with you ladies. My due date is Jan 25th. One of my close friends is having her baby via planned C on Dec 30th. So I'm a little jealous that she's almost done and I'm still waddling around.
Also, my first baby showed up 3 weeks early so I am super eager for this one to show up early too. Of course, that means she will probably hang out and be late instead. I keep saying that I am mentally prepared for that, but I'm not sure how I will deal. This pregnancy has been brutal. The first time around I felt great and loved being pregnant. This time around I have been miserable from the beginning and feel like crap pretty much all the time. I also have a toddler to keep up with so it's a double whammy.
Here's hoping and praying for healthy babies and easy labors for everyone, no matter when they happen.
I got the same news at my 36 week check-up. Not dilated, nothing about effacement. She did say she could feel the baby's head right there so I guess I at least know for sure Baby's moved into position!
I know everyone dilates at different times and it really doesn't mean anything in terms of when labor is coming, but a little bit could go a long way in assuring us that these kids do in fact have an exit plan, right? Haha
Hi ladies, I'm due on the 27th of Jan. but Doc wants to induce a week before if I don't have him by the 20th due to my high risk status. I'm 35wks 3days now & I feel he will come before the 20th. Feeling him deep down in my va jay jay, hurts like I need to push him out. I'm tired of being pregnant at this point. Too uncomfortable.
January 28 feels like months away. I am so tired and just caught my husbands cold. I'm in such crappy moods that I hope she comes soon. I cannot face the idea of walking around with hip and back pain for another month! I am going to the doctor today because I think I've gotten a UTI. It seems like symptoms and issues just keep piling it. Starting to make labor look like a sweet dream.
I'm way at the end with a Jan 31st due date I JUST started nesting. I was up until 6am cleaning like a madwoman and doing baby laundry. Poor FI kept waking up because pregnancy has made me so ungraceful.
I'm 35 + 5 due 1 / 28 and have been going to the hospital everyday for non stress tests and blood work for preeclampsia. I got admitted 4 days before Xmas and they let me go home for the holidays. I've been super uncomfortable and stressed! My fiance and I recently bought a house and we were robbed along with my car while I was away in the hospital! Hoping things will get better soon and baby girl will stay in there just a little longer!!! Can't wait to meet her.
I am headed back to work tomorrow carrying over 12 pounds of baby so that I have these days for maternity leave with the babies later. I am frustrated to be part of a system that doesn't do more to support mothers and that I have to make this choice.
I'm 35 + 5 due 1 / 28 and have been going to the hospital everyday for non stress tests and blood work for preeclampsia. I got admitted 4 days before Xmas and they let me go home for the holidays. I've been super uncomfortable and stressed! My fiance and I recently bought a house and we were robbed along with my car while I was away in the hospital! Hoping things will get better soon and baby girl will stay in there just a little longer!!! Can't wait to meet her.
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that happened to you! I hope the police are working on this and will have some leads soon. Seems like you are remaining optimistic and focusing on your baby girl. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I had my 36 week appointment today. (edd Jan 25). I'm still measuring pretty far behind. :-( At 28 weeks I went in for a growth scan because the same thing was going on. Baby measured in the 85%ile with plenty of fluid. However, both of my midwives are wanting me to get another scan as we approach my due date because I haven't progressed in size as they would like.
I'm trying not to worry about it too much. My first baby measured behind a little bit the whole time as well. However, not this much. I'm currently chugging water like a fish and hoping for the best. My main fear is that when I go in for the ultrasound there won't be enough fluid and they will want to induce me. IF that is the case I might not be able to have my planned home birth.
I'm due 1/26 and I'm so ready. I've been having horrible sciatic pain as well and it makes sleeping on my left side for more than 15-20 minutes at a time unbearable, despite seeing a chiropractor regularly since about 12 weeks pregnant. I've been having BH and he is head down and dropping into the pelvic area. I'm seeing my doc Tuesday for my 36 wk check and I'm hoping she'll tell me if I've started to dilate, etc. I'm a FTM so I'm not sure how often they check or when they start to check for these things. These last 4 weeks are brutal tho as far as anticipation!!! I want my lil man already
They start checking at your 36 week appointment and will check at every weekly appointment after that.
I'm 36 weeks and 3 days, due 1/23. I'm on vacation until 1/4, then back to work. I am lucky to have the flexibility to work from home so that is the route that I am going to go and I plan on working up until baby arrives. This is my third pregnancy and has been the roughest so far. I have horrible heartburn that I can't seem to shake. My back always hurts. I went to the hospital yesterday morning with horrible cramping and sharp pains to discover I had a kidney stone and it was causing me to have contractions. I think the kidney stone pain was worse than the contractions. Got that all settled and had my 36 week appointment today. Barely 1cm dilated with little to no effacement. Even though I still have 4 weeks to go, both of my prior two came two weeks early so I'm hoping that I only have two more weeks to go. I'm beyond ready. My BH are so strong that it's like I can't breathe until they pass. I'm hoping that this little one is two weeks early because 1/22 is my birthday and I really don't want to spend it in labor.
1/19 here and at my 37 wk appointment today I was told I was closed shut and she was still extremely high. There is a big possibility she will go past her due date. My Dr doesn't induce until 42 weeks unless medically necessary so now I'm telling myself Feb. 2 is her new "due date". Being 5' tall and pretty small with a short torso, I'm hoping she doesn't get "too big" and trust that she'll come out when she's ready. This last month is brutal!
Due 1/28 but might have to be induced a week early. This is my third. I'm SO tired and I'm guessing it's a combination of having two LO's (4 and almost 2), pregnancy, and the stress of having moved states in September. Oh yeah and I started a new job two weeks ago after being home with the kids since our move. Total insanity here.
Had my 36 week appointment yesterday. No dilation but I am 50% effaced. I'm so exhausted lately. Painful Braxton hicks, thought I was in early labor yesterday.
36 +4, baby girl is head down, and I am thick but 1 cm. however I never got pas 1.5 cm with my son without pitocin after my water broke so I don't feel like being dilated any gives me any peace of mind. Maybe when I go next week if it is more it will make me feel better lol.
Re: Late January due dates check in!
I'm mostly ready, but now Christmas has passed I suddenly feel like I need to do everything right now (like buying everything I need off the registry, finishing my baby crafts, washing bottles, etc), even though I have a feeling baby will arrive late, he seems in no rush. Mentally I'm not sure how ready I am, but I'm getting excited to meet little man! Also looking forward to having some control over my body again!
DD born 1/24/16
TTC #2 - Jun 2017
BFP on 8/24/17
Low progesterone
Baby boy born 01/2016
Currently: NTNP
I feel very lucky not to have the sciatica pain many others have, but sleep is still difficult to come by! Selfishly Hoping my little guy makes his appearance on 1/21 which was my moms birthday so even though I'm super ready to be done I'm hoping he stays put for another few weeks. Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!
Side note: LOVE all the birth announcements yesterday! So happy for everyone and their beautiful babies
Within the past 2 weeks, I've started to sleep in 3 hour cycles. It's super annoying. I take 1 Benadryl a night to help fall asleep since my hips hurt so bad.
Baby is super high, and that made me really uncomfortable over the weekend.
I went to target today and had my belly tighten when I was walking around. Not sure if it was baby or the start of BH? I haven't had any yet.
Slowly starting the nesting process. Just bleached and cleaned the top of my fridge where random crap gets stored.
Just can't believe how little time is left until Baby C is here.
My sister's wedding shower is 1/23, so I just need to make it pass then
Anyone else have no progression at 36 weeks?
I have my 36 week ultrasound next Thursday to see if baby girl is still breech (crossing my fingers she's moved!) and to go over the birth plan with the dr and my husband.
Been passing the time trying to finish my novel I've been writing (wrote 2000 words yesterday!) and checking something off the baby to do list every day. Also, if anyone is still in a festive holiday mood, I've been really enjoying the Netflix "show" where it's just a fireplace crackling. I turn it on every time I write in the evening and drink some hot cocoa. It's very soothing and enjoyable for those of us without a fireplace. Sending healthy and comfortable (as much as possible) thoughts to all of the late Jan mamas!
And I'm in total agreement with @claireloSC - working right now is tough, I'm so distracted and uncomfortable. Keeping myself distracted with setting up the nursery area piece by piece while we look for a place to buy.
Also, my first baby showed up 3 weeks early so I am super eager for this one to show up early too. Of course, that means she will probably hang out and be late instead. I keep saying that I am mentally prepared for that, but I'm not sure how I will deal. This pregnancy has been brutal. The first time around I felt great and loved being pregnant. This time around I have been miserable from the beginning and feel like crap pretty much all the time. I also have a toddler to keep up with so it's a double whammy.
Here's hoping and praying for healthy babies and easy labors for everyone, no matter when they happen.
I know everyone dilates at different times and it really doesn't mean anything in terms of when labor is coming, but a little bit could go a long way in assuring us that these kids do in fact have an exit plan, right? Haha
I JUST started nesting. I was up until 6am cleaning like a madwoman and doing baby laundry. Poor FI kept waking up because pregnancy has made me so ungraceful.
Just had to get that out
I'm trying not to worry about it too much. My first baby measured behind a little bit the whole time as well. However, not this much. I'm currently chugging water like a fish and hoping for the best. My main fear is that when I go in for the ultrasound there won't be enough fluid and they will want to induce me. IF that is the case I might not be able to have my planned home birth.