Am I the only one that is perfectly content to sit around and be lazy until baby comes?

JamieSF

I keep reading posts and blogs from women at my point (right around the due date) that say they are going crazy of boredom being home and waiting for the baby to come. I live in CA, so I have been out care of our very generous state disability for a couple of weeks already, and I am LOVING lounging around my apartment, taking naps, watching tv, reading books, petting my dog and otherwise spending 75% of my day being completely unproductive. I know that once the baby comes I will not have much free time, so I am really appreciating this time that I have. With that said, reading about everyone else HATING lounging around waiting for baby is making me feel L-A-Z-Y. Is it just me??

staryeyes

With DS I never got anywhere close to feeling like "OMG get this child OUT of me!"  He was born the day after his due date and while I had an idea that I might get anxious after his EDD, I was content to continue living life with DH, carrying my silent baby around with me wherever I went.  I was quoted as saying "he's so quiet and portable this way!"

...this time, I'm 4 days past due and I feel like it's been 4 YEARS.  I'm swollen, I'm freaked out about him passing meconium because DS had at L&D, I see no signs of labor anytime soon and I'm being threatened with induction.

I totally know how you're feeling now.  It's nice to take these last moments for yourself and enjoy them.  I also see the flip side this time. I heard a screaming newborn today and was jealous of that mom...

lmcarver

Today was my first day of maternity leave, I am being induce Thurs   But I swear to god I'm going crazy.  I got a prenatal massage, vacuumed the whole house and did the laundry.  I'm too uncomfortable to really go anywhere (I have pre-existing back issues) and I have cabin fever already.  I have no idea what I'm going to do until thursday!

 

I envy your ability to chill.  Enjoy your last couple days of relaxation!!

JamieSF

staryeyes:

I was quoted as saying "he's so quiet and portable this way!"

 I LOVE that line.  

 

That makes sense... now I wonder if I should start worrying more... 

staryeyes

JamieSF:

staryeyes:

I was quoted as saying "he's so quiet and portable this way!"

 I LOVE that line.  

 

That makes sense... now I wonder if I should start worrying more... 

NO, please don't.  I definitely don't mean to add stress to the end of pg for anyone.  I'm being completely neurotic because I feel unpleasant in so many other ways.  There is absolutely no reason to worry, our bodies are meant to carry babies to 40+ weeks and they know what they're doing.  Take this time and enjoy it and continue to handle the end with grace!  That's everyone's favorite pregnant lady...the one who is graceful and feeling fine.

OctGirl80

I am loving being home and getting very little done. I lounge on the couch most of the day while DH is at work. I watch Lost & Ugly Betty on Netflix Instant with my kitty curled up keeping my feet warm.

 

I'm totally taking advantage of these last few weeks of quiet since I will never be able to do it again. I do kinda wish it was summer so at least I could be outside relaxing, but I'll take it.

Mrs.HMommy

Nope I was right there with ya! I left work 2 weeks prior to my scheduled section, and I was perfectly content chilln out during that time. I think when you have a day scheduled like I did its a bit easier though. There's an end in sight that way and not a never ending wait. My friends would ask me everyday while I was out before DD arrived "What are you doing today?" "Whats on the agenda?" And I'd be like...uhhhhh nothin! I'd do stuff some days other days it was rest and relax before the madness of a newborn coming into the house  

Bluehelix

Nope, I'm with you on this!  I have been off work for two weeks now. Most days I have little things that I have planned to do, just to have something to do - I don't relax very well, as people who know me can attest to!  But other days I really don't do much except watch TV, putz on the computer, read a book, take my dogs for a walk, etc. Everyone keeps asking, are you bored yet??  And I say no, I'm enjoying the last bit of time to myself before I have a newborn to care for!  I'm past my due date, but I'm not too uncomfortable, or in pain, and I figure this baby will come when he or she is good and ready - or when evicted if nothing happens before next week.

So don't feel guilty about taking it easy. You're not being lazy, you're enjoying time to yourself

nital

lol, i was on the couch pretty much all day today.

i overdid it yesterday, and got super swollen feet as a result, so i've been trying to just keep my feet elevated.

today i woke up at 5, ate breakfast, napped on the couch.  woke up again at 7, watched tv, ate second breakfast, napped again.  woke up at noon, had lunch, did some light housework, took another nap.  woke up at 5, showered, had leftovers for dinner, snuggled on the couch with DH.