My mom and I haven't had similar pregnancies either. With both myself and my sister we tried coming too early but they were able to stop that from happening. I think I was still a little early and then she ended up having increased BP (this part is starting to be similar) and I became in distress during labor so she ended up with an emergency cs. My sister kept trying to come early, but like at 24 weeks early. My mom was constantly having to be care and be monitored. I'm not sure how early she ended up coming because they really weren't sure when she was actually due lol but she ended up with a cs with her as well. Neither were planned pregnancies as she was told she wasn't able to have children, but here we are!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Well I'm officially overdue. Yesterday was my due date. I have an appointment tomorrow and ultrasound to make sure everything looks ok. My doctor induces at 41 weeks. I'm really hoping it doesn't come to that because I've heard pitocin makes contractions more painful and I want a med free birth if possible.
Out of curiosity, were your moms overdue with you and/or your siblings? So far my pregnancy has been very similar to my mom's and she was 2 weeks overdue with my brother and I and 10 days with my sister. I know due dates werent always as accurate but it makes me think I'll have to be induced.
My mom was induced with #1 for medical reasons. #2 came early, and then I was on time as far as my parents can remember.
As for me I was 4 days early, then 4 days late, and now 5 days and counting. For the other two pregnancies I know my EDD was accurate based off of ovulation tracking using multiple methods. For this pregnancy all I'm going off of is LMP and I am sure of when that was (also that I got a positive pregnancy test the day I expected my period) but there's a chance the EDD was up to 2 or even 3 days early. In fact that's why in the "prediction" thread we had a while back I predicted 5/14 instead of 5/11. But either way I'm still overdue at least 2 days (officially 5). My midwife practice didn't actually tell me their deadlines but I think they'll let people go 2 weeks over (I know they're fine with 41 weeks because I have another appointment 8 days overdue and they aren't talking induction.)
A friend of mine just had her baby. She was due 5/3 and the practice induces you at 41 weeks, so she got induced on 5/10 and had the baby 5/11. She had not planned on having an epidural but got one and was happy she did. She said the whole thing went just fine. I had an epidural with #1 and it went really great. So feel free to embrace it if needed (even if you aren't induced!)
Out of curiosity, were your moms overdue with you and/or your siblings? So far my pregnancy has been very similar to my mom's and she was 2 weeks overdue with my brother and I and 10 days with my sister. I know due dates werent always as accurate but it makes me think I'll have to be induced.
Not overdue yet but Ive been lurking and just wanted to answer since I had wondered the same thing in the past. My mom had both my sister and me within one day of the EDD. One she had a slow leak but the other the water had to be broken in L&D. DD came 8 days early (water broke spontaneously) and this one is still cooking at 39+5.
I say for every day you're overdue you should get a gift or a treat or a prize of some kind.
I got a haircut today! I'm going to try to get a pedicure because apparently that is something that induces labor.
Fuck, guys, as I write this...I'm so chill about being overdue compared to most people but I'm starting to cry. I knew this was coming (I cried about 3 days overdue with DD). I was just hoping to start labor before it happened this time. Damn it. Why do we still have to deal with hormones on top of this shit?
I'm not over due either, but @chocolatelemons I was hoping I would deliver a little early like my mom did. My mom had me and my siblings 14-8 days before her due dates. I'm only at 9 days until my due date so I'm still hoping baby comes a few days early.
My older brother was 10 days late and only because my mum threw a tantrum which she swears is what broke her waters. (He was also nearly 9lb) 4hr labour I was a bit less than 2 weeks early, waters broke spontaneously, 40min labour, I was 7lb 13oz
DS was induced 2 weeks early, 6hr labour, 7lb 12oz
So far they're kind of a mix I suppose.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
It's interesting hearing others' experiences about whether being overdue is hereditary. It definitely can go either way it seems.
@kat81 a pedicure sounds wonderful. I'm thinking I might treat myself too.
I didn't end up having the pedicure. Instead I used the time to prepare for and then host an impromptu "labor induction party" (just a little backyard get-together with the neighbors.) The night before I went into labor with DS we had had a little party at our house -- not to induce labor but to just have people over. Then he came the next day. So we figured we'd give it a shot today. We'll see if it does anything! If I'm not having the baby tomorrow I'll get the pedicure then.
I feel like utter crap today. I tried to move my OB appointment from tomorrow to today but they didn't have any appointments today I need to get this kid out! I am so done, and I just need to whinge about it. If they keep telling me I have to wait for an induction I am going to stick my arm up there and rip this child out myself! /sigh I am not mentally ok with being this uncomfortable anymore.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
It's interesting hearing others' experiences about whether being overdue is hereditary. It definitely can go either way it seems.
@kat81 a pedicure sounds wonderful. I'm thinking I might treat myself too.
I didn't end up having the pedicure. Instead I used the time to prepare for and then host an impromptu "labor induction party" (just a little backyard get-together with the neighbors.) The night before I went into labor with DS we had had a little party at our house -- not to induce labor but to just have people over. Then he came the next day. So we figured we'd give it a shot today. We'll see if it does anything! If I'm not having the baby tomorrow I'll get the pedicure then.
I feel like utter crap today. I tried to move my OB appointment from tomorrow to today but they didn't have any appointments today I need to get this kid out! I am so done, and I just need to whinge about it. If they keep telling me I have to wait for an induction I am going to stick my arm up there and rip this child out myself! /sigh I am not mentally ok with being this uncomfortable anymore.
I know the feels they scheduled my induction for the end the week but I am so done already! Why can't they just listen to uuussss D;
My due date was mothers day. I'm supposed to be induced friday.(hopefully) but I'm hoping DD makes and appearance before then. On a side note I know this is totally unrelated and kind of weird to say but has anyone ever heard that you poo a lot when being induced?? If so what would be a ok way to 'clean' out before it then?
I totally feel you! My other two were "on time" (4 early and 4 late, with the 4 late really being 3 late because she was born at 1am). So it does feel like failing to just keep staying pregnant for so long! And the longer overdue you go the more worrisome that you'll end up with a c-section or some other non-preferred situation (i.e. an actual health problem for baby or mom). I guess another concern is a monstrously huge baby but my first two were pretty small and this one measured small earlier so I'm going to assume s/he won't be too big (if anything, that's the silver lining to this -- I'm hoping s/he won't be too tiny!)
I also think that my birth center might not do inductions (i.e. not pitocin ones--just the natural stuff). So I might get kicked out if it comes to that. But that is also probably related to how they are willing to let you go way over your date, too. I'm hearing that it seems like most people around here and maybe on this board as well get induced automatically at 41w. My friend did. That is definitely not what happens in my practice, as I have my next appointment at 41w1d and we have not talked endgame yet at all.
Last night I actually thought for the first time I could be in labor for real. I had contractions <10 min apart (a bunch in a row were down to 7 min; one interval was 4 min) and they were painful. But DH and I were so tired so we said "lets go to bed" thinking we ought to sleep it out. I had some more overnight but basically they just petered out. I almost think if I had stayed up and moved around I could have kept the rhythm going and had the baby by now. I just knew I really needed the sleep, but now I'm stuck here without contractions (other than the ones I always get every 20-30 min) and I feel like it could be another 5 days or so before s/he comes!
The party was fun last night but I don't have results yet.... DH and I also DTD yesterday but I don't think I can do it two more times (they say you need 3x in relatively close succession.) I have enjoyed sex in third trimester this pregnancy--something I never enjoyed in the others--but there is such a big difference between 38 weeks along and 40+. It was unpleasant.
Well @PartiallyDomesticated assuming we are both still here tomorrow without babies, at least we made it to our next ticker change together and can complain about it there.
Another thing I'm bummed about is that there is a breastfeeding support group out of my practice that meets every other week and the next one is tomorrow. I had totally assumed I would be at this one with a brand new baby, like the timing was perfect. I'm not sure I can even go to the one that's in two weeks because it's my daughter's last day of preschool and there is some sort of party (graduation?) at the same time. I feel like I'll need to find a new support group in the area because it would be kind of weird to show up to this one for the first time when I'm already 4 weeks in and probably know what I'm doing nursing-wise by then (hopefully I'll know what I'm doing right away with this being #3 but nursing is always so hard and crappy you never know.)
@kat81 I'm in the same boat as you except I'm still getting contractions with back pain but they're not intensifying much. I did get a pedicure yesterday though so get one too! I'm really hoping this turns into something though. Hoping for good news at my appointment this morning.
@lulubemadness I haven't heard this, but i've also never given birth. My friend recently told me her whole birth story...she was induced and she said that she just felt like she needed to pee constantly.
@kat81 the false labor is so frustrating. My contractions were 6 minutes apart for about two hours last night, but I didn't want to get my hopes up that it was the real deal and it's a good thing I didn't. They grew farther apart again and eventually just fizzled out.
I was a week late with DS and I'm feeling so frustrated that I'm late with this LO too. Why won't my babies just come ooooout?! ::pouts::
@lulubemadness I don't think I had excessive poop or anything when in labor, if so it wasn't even mentioned to me!
@kat81 I would go tomorrow still pregnant and explain I'm overdue and wanting to introduce myself and that you will be back! Or go for the first time at 4 weeks! People jump in and out of BF support groups at all stages!
I know false labor is frustrating for y'all, but I am slightly jealous. 40.5 today and I've had ZERO signs of labor. Yesterday I was told if everything looks good Friday my doctor would let me go to 41.6 before inducing. I REALLY don't want to be induced, but I really don't want to be pregnant for another week!
I know false labor is frustrating for y'all, but I am slightly jealous. 40.5 today and I've had ZERO signs of labor. Yesterday I was told if everything looks good Friday my doctor would let me go to 41.6 before inducing. I REALLY don't want to be induced, but I really don't want to be pregnant for another week!
I totally feel you on this, actually. False labor is frustrating but every time I have a strong contraction I'm like "GOOD!" When I have no contractions or wimpy ones I'm mad.
41 weeks today, y'all. Ironically, I had an induction scheduled for today, but a couple weeks ago, I moved it back to next Tuesday (41.6) thinking it would be no big deal. LO will show up on her own way before then, right? I won't feel any crappier at 41 weeks, right? Nope. No LO and definitely feeling more like garbage (suddenly headachy and every time she moves it hurts... and she's a wiggle monster). I have an appt and sono/nst this afternoon instead. I hope everything checks out ok.
@kat81 I agree with @bacorrea in that I would also go tomorrow. It could be a little refresher for you in what to expect during the first days. When I attended a bf group with my first there were all kinds who came 9 mo pregnant (myself included).
I am also ready for some labor signs! I don't think I can tolerate being late this time... due 5/22 but I'm ready now!
@bacorrea I totally feel you on that, actually. With DS, I was a week late, not dilated or effaced with no contractions. I remember feeling so discouraged, like he was literally going to be in there forever. Hugs lady.
What is everyone doing to keep their mind off things? I feel like I've cleaned everything I can and am driving myself a little crazy.
Well @PartiallyDomesticated assuming we are both still here tomorrow without babies, at least we made it to our next ticker change together and can complain about it there.
*snip*
Unfortunately I am a day ahead, so I just hit 41w and want to cry
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
Well @PartiallyDomesticated assuming we are both still here tomorrow without babies, at least we made it to our next ticker change together and can complain about it there.
*snip*
Unfortunately I am a day ahead, so I just hit 41w and want to cry
ugh oh yeah I forgot that you stayed in our ticker change but moved ahead a day.
@kat81 technically it does change on Thursdays, it's just that I'm on the other side of the world lol I'm currently sitting in my OB's waiting room, so Very soon I will know when my induction is and I can hope I won't make it to that as well, although I hoped I wouldn't get to my 40w appointment, then this one, so I doubt I won't end up with an induction.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
Induction is booked for tomorrow! I am so relieved the end is in sight, I can almost touch it!
You could update the ticker change twice because sounds like you'll be pregnant and not!
Psychologically I wish I had an end date but I did choose this practice because of things like them not inducing people until way late...I just hoped it didn't apply to me, ha.
I hope the induction goes well, or -- as I've heard with many people -- you just go on your own right beforehand!
Due date was yesterday so I officially go here at 40.1! I've passed all the mini-deadlines I kept setting for myself like hoping she'd come on certain dates or at least by her due date so now I can hopefully be a little less anxious and wait it out at least til my Dr appt on Mon which I'm still hoping I get to cancel! But I'm assuming if I'm still pg she'll set induction for around Wednesday since she only allows 41w. So within 7 days either way I guess!
I'm due Monday and it's looking like I'm going to go over. Question- I hav my appt on Monday morning- if I'm still as "unfavorable" as I am now- should I ask for an NST? I haven't had an ultrasound since 18 weeks, just the Doppler.
I'm exactly 40w today (40+2 based on lmp), but thought you ladies might get a kick out of this like I did. Hope our sweet babies make their exits soon!
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I'm due Monday and it's looking like I'm going to go over. Question- I hav my appt on Monday morning- if I'm still as "unfavorable" as I am now- should I ask for an NST? I haven't had an ultrasound since 18 weeks, just the Doppler.
I didn't bring it up at all. When I went for my 40 week appointment the doctor checked me and then had me come back three days later specifically for NST and US. I'm sure the doctor will schedule it for you.
Re: **Overdue Thread**
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
As for me I was 4 days early, then 4 days late, and now 5 days and counting. For the other two pregnancies I know my EDD was accurate based off of ovulation tracking using multiple methods. For this pregnancy all I'm going off of is LMP and I am sure of when that was (also that I got a positive pregnancy test the day I expected my period) but there's a chance the EDD was up to 2 or even 3 days early. In fact that's why in the "prediction" thread we had a while back I predicted 5/14 instead of 5/11. But either way I'm still overdue at least 2 days (officially 5). My midwife practice didn't actually tell me their deadlines but I think they'll let people go 2 weeks over (I know they're fine with 41 weeks because I have another appointment 8 days overdue and they aren't talking induction.)
A friend of mine just had her baby. She was due 5/3 and the practice induces you at 41 weeks, so she got induced on 5/10 and had the baby 5/11. She had not planned on having an epidural but got one and was happy she did. She said the whole thing went just fine. I had an epidural with #1 and it went really great. So feel free to embrace it if needed (even if you aren't induced!)
The amount of amniotic fluid is, similarly, an indirect measure of kidney function - only blood tests can really indicate direct kidney function.
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I got a haircut today! I'm going to try to get a pedicure because apparently that is something that induces labor.
Fuck, guys, as I write this...I'm so chill about being overdue compared to most people but I'm starting to cry. I knew this was coming (I cried about 3 days overdue with DD). I was just hoping to start labor before it happened this time. Damn it. Why do we still have to deal with hormones on top of this shit?
@kat81 a pedicure sounds wonderful. I'm thinking I might treat myself too.
I was a bit less than 2 weeks early, waters broke spontaneously, 40min labour, I was 7lb 13oz
DS was induced 2 weeks early, 6hr labour, 7lb 12oz
So far they're kind of a mix I suppose.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
I've tried all the natural induction methods and I'm very set on not being medically induced (unless for emergency).
with all the pressure from family , friends , and the doctor.... I am feeling a bit like a failure.
I know this isn't a rational feeling but I'm so exhausted mentally.
I was a week early with my 1st so I expected to be early or on time with this one.
ugh. so ready.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
I totally feel you! My other two were "on time" (4 early and 4 late, with the 4 late really being 3 late because she was born at 1am). So it does feel like failing to just keep staying pregnant for so long! And the longer overdue you go the more worrisome that you'll end up with a c-section or some other non-preferred situation (i.e. an actual health problem for baby or mom). I guess another concern is a monstrously huge baby but my first two were pretty small and this one measured small earlier so I'm going to assume s/he won't be too big (if anything, that's the silver lining to this -- I'm hoping s/he won't be too tiny!)
I also think that my birth center might not do inductions (i.e. not pitocin ones--just the natural stuff). So I might get kicked out if it comes to that. But that is also probably related to how they are willing to let you go way over your date, too. I'm hearing that it seems like most people around here and maybe on this board as well get induced automatically at 41w. My friend did. That is definitely not what happens in my practice, as I have my next appointment at 41w1d and we have not talked endgame yet at all.
Last night I actually thought for the first time I could be in labor for real. I had contractions <10 min apart (a bunch in a row were down to 7 min; one interval was 4 min) and they were painful. But DH and I were so tired so we said "lets go to bed" thinking we ought to sleep it out. I had some more overnight but basically they just petered out. I almost think if I had stayed up and moved around I could have kept the rhythm going and had the baby by now. I just knew I really needed the sleep, but now I'm stuck here without contractions (other than the ones I always get every 20-30 min) and I feel like it could be another 5 days or so before s/he comes!
The party was fun last night but I don't have results yet.... DH and I also DTD yesterday but I don't think I can do it two more times (they say you need 3x in relatively close succession.) I have enjoyed sex in third trimester this pregnancy--something I never enjoyed in the others--but there is such a big difference between 38 weeks along and 40+. It was unpleasant.
Another thing I'm bummed about is that there is a breastfeeding support group out of my practice that meets every other week and the next one is tomorrow. I had totally assumed I would be at this one with a brand new baby, like the timing was perfect. I'm not sure I can even go to the one that's in two weeks because it's my daughter's last day of preschool and there is some sort of party (graduation?) at the same time. I feel like I'll need to find a new support group in the area because it would be kind of weird to show up to this one for the first time when I'm already 4 weeks in and probably know what I'm doing nursing-wise by then (hopefully I'll know what I'm doing right away with this being #3 but nursing is always so hard and crappy you never know.)
I was a week late with DS and I'm feeling so frustrated that I'm late with this LO too. Why won't my babies just come ooooout?! ::pouts::
@kat81 I would go tomorrow still pregnant and explain I'm overdue and wanting to introduce myself and that you will be back! Or go for the first time at 4 weeks! People jump in and out of BF support groups at all stages!
I am also ready for some labor signs! I don't think I can tolerate being late this time... due 5/22 but I'm ready now!
What is everyone doing to keep their mind off things? I feel like I've cleaned everything I can and am driving myself a little crazy.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
Well in less than 3 hours I'll be 41w as well....
I'm currently sitting in my OB's waiting room, so Very soon I will know when my induction is
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
Psychologically I wish I had an end date but I did choose this practice because of things like them not inducing people until way late...I just hoped it didn't apply to me, ha.
I hope the induction goes well, or -- as I've heard with many people -- you just go on your own right beforehand!
@kat81 if it's posted early enough I could update tonight before I go to bed, or when I get up in the morning and again tomorrow once he is here :-)
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17