@TXmamatobe how was your family day? Was today your due date too?
It was so fun, thanks for asking! We took DD to the local aquarium and the bookstore and then she wanted tacos for lunch and a milkshake (she's only two but knows what she likes lol). Then she wanted to come home and do sidewalk chalk, which we did for a really long time. It was nice to have a day where she got to do whatever she wanted since I think it will be a while before she gets focused alone time - I was emotional about it!
Today was my due date but staying busy today made me hardly think of it.
Soon enough we will all graduate from the overdue club!!
41 weeks today. I was doing great, bouncing along happily as I have been through the rest of the pregnancy and then this weekend ... ugh. so. over. it. I know you're all there with me with the aches and pains and crappy false contractions and insomnia. Seriously, why insomnia now? I even took benadryl last night to get some sleep but was wide awake from 12:30am - 4am.
We have a RCS scheduled for Friday if I don't go into labor before then. It's going to be a long week if nothing happens.
Also--anyone overdue with no signs of labor? I feel like at the rate I'm going, the only way I'll ever know what a MP looks like is to google it. (I refuse to do that, btw!!)
I was overdue with no signs of labor. My MP came the day after my OB did a membrane sweep do that didn't come on its own really either. I think inductions are mom/ OB/ midwife conversations. Each case is so specific. Depends on the health and risks for you and your baby. Personally I don't think there's a blanket answer where inductions should always be avoided or taken.
@vinerie I hope you are doing well! I'm going to say I also have had no signs of labor (mild tightness feeling? I'm not counting it). I was due 5/12 and will be induced Wednesday if nothing happens. My doctor doesn't really believe in membrane sweeps so I guess I'm stuck clinging to the hope that walking/sex/pineapple will do the trick. Running out of time for labor to start on its own!!!!
I'm still here!! 41Weeks today. I ate some pineapple, did a lot of walking and ate some spicy food this weekend--but they have not worked for me.
I've got a dr. appointment today and we will do the u/s to measure fluid and his size. I haven't had an u/s since my 20-week a/s, so I'm excited in a way. If I don't get to see the real thing yet, at least I'll get a preview. I suppose it's like picking up a wrapped Christmas present and inspecting it, trying to figure out what it is! Like @Charla1224 said, my dr. is big on context and the specificities of every patient, so I don't have a blanket "cut-off" date. Obviously I won't go on like this forever, but I suspect if everything looks fine, I'll continue to wait it out. My friend told me that in France your due-date is calculated at 41 weeks anyways. So we decided this little guy is not late, he is just "very euro," lol.
@TXmamatobe your daughter is on to something. Tacos and milkshakes sound like a phenomenal combo!
@Chappy_jr I am with you. I was doing just fine but something hit me this weekend. I've been a little down--I haven't handled this extra time in the best way and it's mentally getting to me. I'm a FTM and suddenly I'm overwhelmed with thoughts of "Omg, I know nothing about newborns. I'm not going to know what to do, etc. etc." It's negative thinking and I really need to redirect. I'm trying to review some of the materials I got at all the classes I took to remind myself that I'm as prepared as I possibly could be at this point.
I went to my appointment this morning and fluid levels have risen since last week so I'm scheduled for induction beginning tomorrow night. So many emotions - ready to be on the other side and see that he is healthy!
I work part-time (working today) and I feel so much better than I did over the weekend. My emotions are a roller coaster, but I am grateful today is a "good mood" day.
Can I just state the obvious here. The only thing worse than being almost 42 weeks pregnant is suddenly and fiercely developing a stomach bug while you are nearly 42 weeks pregnant. Good news is all the puking has brought on contractions! Maybe I won't have to be induced after all! Haha!
I went in for my NST (second one today on account of the sickness) had 7 contractions in the 20 minutes. But they are irregular so they told me to go home, take a walk, and clean my bathroom! Haha! since I am feeling a little better from my stomach bug (thank god for zofran) I power cleaned my house. They are getting a little stronger (still weird timing though) oh please, oh please, let this be the end!!! Haha! I never in my life thought I would pray for painful contractions!
41W3D! Still going! NST yesterday looks better than they expected so all the drs are comfortable with me waiting a little longer. They would really like to induce Sunday if he doesn't come and I'm fine with that. (Coincidently that's my FIL's birthday, who I never met, he passed away when H was younger) I keep thinking he's waiting on that, but who knows. This morning i may have passed my mucus plug...??? I have no idea, this body clearly isn't mine anymore, I'm just the caretaker lol
@js8812 it popped up in my timehop from two years ago. On this day in 2014 I was 40+1, now I'm 39+1! Not overdue yet, to be fair, but totally anticipating it. If he comes early I'm in trouble - so much to do still!
40+2 here. Really just trying to stay in control of my emotions throughout the day. I'm a hormonal wreck and everyone is stressing me out about baby not being here yet. My midwife is perfectly fine with me going on past 42 weeks as long as baby shows no sign of stress, so it could be a while if baby girl really decides she is comfortable in there. DS showed up at 39+1, so this is a whole new ballgame for me.
I'm disgustingly pregnant at this point. I can hardly walk I have to bed at a weird angle just to keep from falling over (thank god I didn't have twins!) due to the doctors disagreeing on my due dates I am currently either 42+2 weeks pregnant or 41 weeks pregnant. Unfortunately because of the disagreement they won't consider inducing me until Monday or Tuesday (yuck!) I have an NST tomorrow and I fully intend to beg them to induce me.
I live in a small town and I have been avoiding running errands to keep myself from having to be asked why I haven't had the baby yet. We are to the point now that because of the way my SO's vacation and pay schedule works he is likely only going to be home with me and the baby for 1 week instead of 2 like we had planned for.
I am becoming increasingly concerned that I will need a c-section, which would be extra hard to recover from if my SO can't be home with me to help out. I'm just stressed and grumpy and super ready to be a mama already! I just wanna see his little face!
On the plus side, we won a free newborn shoot through a local photographer so that will be exciting
40 weeks 5 days over here and Curious who is left in the overdue club!!? How are you all doing!? Also curious how many of you plan on waiting for labor vs being induced!? I'm "allowed" to go to 42 weeks but I think if everything seems good with baby and I'm being monitored regularly I should be able to go as long as I need!? (Not that I think I will need to go past 42.... But if it got to that point I would be bummed to be induced having not given my body a chance!) Anyone else feel that way!? I've been seeing a chiropractor trained in websters he says my pelvis is "perfectly aligned for labor", I've been doing spinning babies exercises for optimal fetal positioning... I'm eating my pineapple, doing Hip circles and bouncing on my ball, hubby and I are having "fun" (even tho sometimes it's not that fun with this giant belly Haha) and I plan to get a cervical sweep at 41weeks 3 days. Not sure there's anything more I need or want to do! Lol anyways that's me.... What are all yall up to!? Lol
I'm still here at 40w+3. Dr's appointment is Wednesday and we'll schedule the induction for either Thursday or Friday. They won't do a membrane sweep since I tested as GBS+ and my OB's office doesn't really like to go past 41 weeks. I'm so sick of pineapple at this point that if I never see another again it will be too soon! Other than that I'm doing hip circles, walking, sexy time and some of the spinning babies exercises as well.
I feel like I would be in a better position mentally if I haven't heard for the past week and a half that he was probably going to be early/on time. We went to the hospital Thursday since contractions were regular and 5 minutes apart. They said I was 5 cm and 90% effaced but that the contractions weren't strong enough to keep me, but to not go far because he would be here before the weekend was done. In my head I planned on the 27th but having multiple midwives tell me he would come before that just leaves me questioning every single thing I feel.
40+1 here and no signs of labor or any progress. I am hoping to avoid induction, but still mentally preparing for it in case that's our fate. I'm feeling pretty uncomfortable, but still able to get around and run errands so I am grateful for how smooth things have gone so far! I feel like DH is way more anxious than I am.. He texts from work asking if I'm feeling anything... But nope, just tired. Hoping the next few days will bring baby, or at least pass quickly if not! Ready for the long weekend with DH and my mom flies up Saturday night (if not necessary before).
I'm 40+1 today. I have had some contractions off and on, but nothing regular and nothing at all yesterday or yet today. I'm being induced tomorrow night due to some blood pressure issues, but I'm still holding out hope that I might go into labor on my own today or earlier tomorrow. I'm going to be walking, bouncing on my ball, and eating lots of pineapple today. While I'm still not thrilled about the idea of the induction, I trust my doctor's judgment and it's a relief that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
I'm 40+1 today. I have had some contractions off and on, but nothing regular and nothing at all yesterday or yet today. I'm being induced tomorrow night due to some blood pressure issues, but I'm still holding out hope that I might go into labor on my own today or earlier tomorrow. I'm going to be walking, bouncing on my ball, and eating lots of pineapple today. While I'm still not thrilled about the idea of the induction, I trust my doctor's judgment and it's a relief that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
I'm in same boat. For whatever reason, I'm still at work today. I think I'll take a long lunch and go on a long walk, I have an acupuncture appointment, and I'll dtd with H this evening. Hopefully something works, but I'm not holding out a lot of hope. I'll be induced tomorrow night, technically Thurs. a.m. at midnight. What time are you going in @swflJD?
I'm still here too, 40+4 today with no signs of labour at all. I am so uncomfortable and swollen. And I do all the things: eat pineapple, bounce, walk, have sex, and still nothing. I see my midwife tomorrow, hopefully we'll see some progress cause I can feel myself becoming whinier by the minute.
I'm still here too, 40+4 today with no signs of labour at all. I am so uncomfortable and swollen. And I do all the things: eat pineapple, bounce, walk, have sex, and still nothing. I see my midwife tomorrow, hopefully we'll see some progress cause I can feel myself becoming whinier by the minute.
I'm 40+1 today. I have had some contractions off and on, but nothing regular and nothing at all yesterday or yet today. I'm being induced tomorrow night due to some blood pressure issues, but I'm still holding out hope that I might go into labor on my own today or earlier tomorrow. I'm going to be walking, bouncing on my ball, and eating lots of pineapple today. While I'm still not thrilled about the idea of the induction, I trust my doctor's judgment and it's a relief that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
I'm in same boat. For whatever reason, I'm still at work today. I think I'll take a long lunch and go on a long walk, I have an acupuncture appointment, and I'll dtd with H this evening. Hopefully something works, but I'm not holding out a lot of hope. I'll be induced tomorrow night, technically Thurs. a.m. at midnight. What time are you going in @swflJD?
ETA: 40+5 today.
I have to call at 6:00 p.m. to make sure they have a bed available and then go in at 7:00 p.m. if they do. If they don't, I'll have to wait for their call. It's a fairly large hospital for the size of this city (especially now during our off-season), so they said it's very uncommon for them to be full and to expect to come in at 7:00. I'll probably deliver sometime Thursday.
In 13.5 more hours I am joining this club too. I actually feel pretty comfortable but i am getting tired of every person, including strangers, ask if I have been having sex and eating spicy foods..
Ok I'm back! 40+6 now! (Ok it's only been like a day or 2 since my last post here... Buuuut) last night woop woop labor (or some sort of early labor) started! regular contractions all night! A bloody show that seems to be never ending.... Contractions that make me breath like I have 100 birthday candles to blow out... And it has continued all morning! Granted they are still 10-12 min apart but it's definitely something! My baby is posterior and I'm hoping at least this spout of intensity (though spaced out) is helping baby into a better position! For now all I can do is try to rest, stay hydrated, and waddle around in my depends every 10-12 minutes!! (Since I'm no longer able to just lay there and breathe through the pressure!) so ya there is that!! It's all so glamorous!
I'm here too. 40+6 today. Can't believe I hit 41 weeks tomorrow, I never thought I'd get that far. I've been trying all the things, but she feels less likely to come now than she did a week ago if that's even possible. She's scooted back up and just gotten comfortable. I go Thursday to see what my midwife says, but I'm not expecting much change honestly.
Crashing the thread, but I'm joining this thread in about a day. My doctor said it's fine if I wait until week 41 but not letting me go past week 41. So I *MIGHT* be actually part of the June 2016 Club!
I had two due dates so this is complicated. But according to the later due date I am 41+4. Today is my third induction attempt (two days of prostaglandin gel, and today they are trying cervadil) I had my membranes swept twice (one week ago and two weeks ago) and I haven't dilated farther than the 2 cm I was a week ago even with the induction attempts. I am starting to feel like not only was my body not made for making babies (I had fertility problems in the first place) I'm now feel like my body doesn't know how to get one out. They have admitted me finally. And told me if the cervadil doesn't work they will break my water, and start the oxytocin. If that doesn't work we are headed for a c-section as they won't let me go farther than tomorrow. There is an end in sight! But I'm not looking forward to all of this intervention. Especially since my SO has now used half of his 2 weeks vacation time on being with me for the induction process, so I will be on my own with the newborn a lot sooner than we originally planned for.
@codeeye Wow, you’re going through a lot to get the baby out - exciting that the end is almost here for you, and can’t believe everything you’ve had to deal with!
I’m not officially part of this group yet - I’m 40 weeks on Friday. I was feeling pretty set on not delivering before my husband’s birthday though - which was yesterday - and now I realize that’s what was keeping me from thinking too much about when I was going to go into labor. I kept thinking all the ladies here even looking for labor signs before 40 weeks were jumping the gun too much, but now I’m two days before my DD with no obligations or milestones coming up that would make it inconvenient to give birth… and I’m ready! Just spent a half hour googling how to induce labor naturally, established what I already knew, that you pretty much just have to wait, and am now trying to schedule out every free moment with friends since I know that otherwise I’ll sit around at home going crazy with the waiting.
Re: Overdue Club
Today was my due date but staying busy today made me hardly think of it.
Soon enough we will all graduate from the overdue club!!
We have a RCS scheduled for Friday if I don't go into labor before then. It's going to be a long week if nothing happens.
I think inductions are mom/ OB/ midwife conversations. Each case is so specific. Depends on the health and risks for you and your baby. Personally I don't think there's a blanket answer where inductions should always be avoided or taken.
DD: 05/14/16
I've got a dr. appointment today and we will do the u/s to measure fluid and his size. I haven't had an u/s since my 20-week a/s, so I'm excited in a way. If I don't get to see the real thing yet, at least I'll get a preview. I suppose it's like picking up a wrapped Christmas present and inspecting it, trying to figure out what it is! Like @Charla1224 said, my dr. is big on context and the specificities of every patient, so I don't have a blanket "cut-off" date. Obviously I won't go on like this forever, but I suspect if everything looks fine, I'll continue to wait it out. My friend told me that in France your due-date is calculated at 41 weeks anyways. So we decided this little guy is not late, he is just "very euro," lol.
@TXmamatobe your daughter is on to something. Tacos and milkshakes sound like a phenomenal combo!
@Chappy_jr I am with you. I was doing just fine but something hit me this weekend. I've been a little down--I haven't handled this extra time in the best way and it's mentally getting to me. I'm a FTM and suddenly I'm overwhelmed with thoughts of "Omg, I know nothing about newborns. I'm not going to know what to do, etc. etc." It's negative thinking and I really need to redirect. I'm trying to review some of the materials I got at all the classes I took to remind myself that I'm as prepared as I possibly could be at this point.
DS: Born 5-17-16
Doc said the other date open was this Wednesday....no way! Too early!
DS: Born 5-17-16
I work part-time (working today) and I feel so much better than I did over the weekend. My emotions are a roller coaster, but I am grateful today is a "good mood" day.
This morning i may have passed my mucus plug...??? I have no idea, this body clearly isn't mine anymore, I'm just the caretaker lol
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BFP 1: 9/15/2013 | DD 5/23/2014
BFP 2: 9/15/2015 | EDD 5/26/2016
BFP 1: 9/15/2013 | DD 5/23/2014
BFP 2: 9/15/2015 | EDD 5/26/2016
I live in a small town and I have been avoiding running errands to keep myself from having to be asked why I haven't had the baby yet. We are to the point now that because of the way my SO's vacation and pay schedule works he is likely only going to be home with me and the baby for 1 week instead of 2 like we had planned for.
I am becoming increasingly concerned that I will need a c-section, which would be extra hard to recover from if my SO can't be home with me to help out. I'm just stressed and grumpy and super ready to be a mama already! I just wanna see his little face!
On the plus side, we won a free newborn shoot through a local photographer so that will be exciting
I feel like I would be in a better position mentally if I haven't heard for the past week and a half that he was probably going to be early/on time. We went to the hospital Thursday since contractions were regular and 5 minutes apart. They said I was 5 cm and 90% effaced but that the contractions weren't strong enough to keep me, but to not go far because he would be here before the weekend was done. In my head I planned on the 27th but having multiple midwives tell me he would come before that just leaves me questioning every single thing I feel.
I'm in same boat. For whatever reason, I'm still at work today. I think I'll take a long lunch and go on a long walk, I have an acupuncture appointment, and I'll dtd with H this evening. Hopefully something works, but I'm not holding out a lot of hope. I'll be induced tomorrow night, technically Thurs. a.m. at midnight. What time are you going in @swflJD?
ETA: 40+5 today.
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
@codeeye Wow, you’re going through a lot to get the baby out - exciting that the end is almost here for you, and can’t believe everything you’ve had to deal with!
I’m not officially part of this group yet - I’m 40 weeks on Friday. I was feeling pretty set on not delivering before my husband’s birthday though - which was yesterday - and now I realize that’s what was keeping me from thinking too much about when I was going to go into labor. I kept thinking all the ladies here even looking for labor signs before 40 weeks were jumping the gun too much, but now I’m two days before my DD with no obligations or milestones coming up that would make it inconvenient to give birth… and I’m ready! Just spent a half hour googling how to induce labor naturally, established what I already knew, that you pretty much just have to wait, and am now trying to schedule out every free moment with friends since I know that otherwise I’ll sit around at home going crazy with the waiting.