Let the jitterbug baby watch begin

Jitterbug2668

Good lawd, my mom called 9 times today and because I was in training for 2 hours she couldn't get ahold of me, left me 5 voicemails.  I think she was just worried because I've been sick w/ a cold.

Fast forward to this afternoon...Had OB appt and I've gotten 4 calls since I got out.  So here's the update:

2cm dialated.  Mentioned nothing about being effaced.  I dont even know how all that works but for almost being 36 weeks I thought that was pretty good considering its my first.  At least I know why my crotch has been killing me for the past 6 weeks or so.  I'm scheduled for non stress tests every week due to my GD diagnosis. 

Guess I better start packing that hopsital bag my DH refers to everyday! 

Theresa 

cmh06

Good Luck!  We'll be waiting to hear about Baby Jitterbug.

fatjavacat

Good Luck! Keep us posted.  I had pain in the crotchal region too...not fun! 

DCtoLowcountry

Good luck! Hope the last few weeks are not too bad!

DCHappy2B

good luck! go get your toes done!

Sofka

good luck but don't think you'll go any day now. It's possible to walk around for weeks 3-4cm dilated. But definitely pack the hospital bag and don't forget the camera and extra batteries and memory card(s)!

keep us posted!

tomandcourt

Jitterbug2668:

At least I know why my crotch has been killing me for the past 6 weeks or so. 

Ha! I had the same problem. It SUCKED. Downward dog (the yoga pose) helped a lot. Good luck! You're in the home stretch now.

Hey Jellisy

How exciting!  Best of luck. At 36 weeks I was 1 cm dilated and had my baby at 39 weeks to give some persepective.

Jitterbug2668

Sofka:

good luck but don't think you'll go any day now. It's possible to walk around for weeks 3-4cm dilated. But definitely pack the hospital bag and don't forget the camera and extra batteries and memory card(s)!

keep us posted!

haha dont jinx me now!  I dont want to go anyday now.  I've got a to-do list!!

Artslvr

Very exciting!!  Let the countdown begin!

Amy&Steve0421

Good luck!!

Temp763151187501242

Well, I was 2 cm dilated forever early on, so much so that they thought I wouldn't make it to my 40 weeks.  Well, Allie had other plans for us and she was induced 4 days after her due date.  I stayed at 2 cm until they started pumping me with pitocin.  Hope that Jitterbug baby is well on their way!

QueSrah

Yay for progress, but people can be annoying about it.

I was annoyed at having weekly non-stress tests (I think I had them the last 5 or 6 weeks, since DD came so late), but in retrospect it was nice to have a small chunk of time to myself to read or just stare off into space   Hearing the heartbeat is certainly calming.  I hope you find a way to enjoy it.

MrsTiara

Jitterbug2668:

haha dont jinx me now!  I dont want to go anyday now.  I've got a to-do list!!

I went into labor literally as soon as our "to do" list was done But yes, you can be partially dilated forever, you can even lose your mucus plug and get a new one in the weeks before.  (this is why my midwives don't even bother checking since it doesn't give any useful information and can cause problems)