If your LOs were born after 35 weeks or so...

Mrs.Greg

I think my favorite posts on this board are the ones announcing the birth of new babies. It's such a miracle to have just one baby so when I "hear" about multiples being born, it's even more incredible. When I hear about twins being born later, I always wonder... Were you on bedrest toward the end? When did you quit working? What kind of job did/do you have? I work in an office, about 70% of my day is spent sitting at my desk. I'm really hoping to work as long as possible. My DD was born 3 days before her due date and I felt fabulous right until the end. I worked on Friday, was out running errands on Saturday, at the hospital at about 3 am, and she was born at noon on Sunday. Is it totally ridiculous of me to hope for such a smooth end to this pregnancy?

SoldiersGreenBean

My twins were born on a Tuesday, via scheduled c-section, at 36w6d.  I was at work the previous Friday.  Uncomfortable, sure, but I felt pretty good all things considered.

PolarBerry

I worked up until the day before my scheduled c-section (38 weeks 3 days)... but I worked the last two weeks from home.  I have a desk job, but my boss took mercy on me and let me work from home at the end... which was much appreciated.  My legs were so swollen and I was just generally miserable at the end... but nothing I couldn't endure.  I definitely consider myself lucky though to be as complication-free as I was.  It's possible... here's hoping you are one of the lucky ones!

babya2010

I delivered at 37 weeks exactly. I was never put on bedrest of any kind. I had planned on becoming a SAHM, and quit my job at 30 weeks. I worked full-time in an office (desk job). I could have worked right up until the end, but the commute (45 min each way) was really starting to wear on me. I was induced (turned c-section) at 36w6d due to mild pre-e. Had I not developed the pre-e, I probably would have gone another week or so on my own. I was relatively comfortable - all things considered. GL!

nikinikinine

I was induced at 38 weeks 3 days, because it looked like the twins were IUGR (they weren't - Baby A was 6 lbs 8 oz, Baby B was 6 lbs 1 oz). If it wasn't for my 38 week u/s my OB had no plans to induce me until AFTER 39 weeks. I was always planning on a vaginal delivery, which is why I think they kept pushing me out.

At the point I was induced I was having occassional contractions and was 100% effaced and a fingertip dilated. Although I was 100% effaced at my 36 week check, I just made no progress week to week LOL. Those babies did not want to come out. It actually took a crapton of pitocin to start my labor!

I stopped working full time at 27/28 weeks, I stopped working altogether at 32 weeks. I worked in corporate communications - some desk work, lots of weekly meetings, and off sites. High stress, but I wasn't on my feet a ton.

I worked out right up until I was put on bedrest, first running, then cycling and at the end just swimming.  

I was on modified bedrest from 32 weeks to the end due to cervical shortening and funnelling - both of which were rectified with modified bedrest (small errands, showering, okay to go upstairs, but staying off my feet as much as possible, no more exercise).

My labor was super easy. 22 hours total, went to the hospital at 4 p.m., started pit at 9 p.m., titrated pit starting 6 a.m. the next day, was fully dilated at 4 p.m. both babies were born just shy of 7 p.m.

GL to you! 

 

blondek8

I was induced at 37w6d. I had zero progression on my own. I delivered both vag. My OB's policy is to pull all his MoM's out of work at 28 weeks regardless of career and/or pregnancy complications. (I'm an RN in ICU and work 12hr shifts) I had a textbook "easy" pregnancy but because I was so huge and edematous towards the end 32 weeks+ I basically put myself on bedrest. I could barely walk, sleep or do much of anything. My birthstory/induction is in my blog.

natb22

I'm not done yet but getting close! I'm 35w 1d right now. No bed rest but I do work from home at a desk so I think that has helped. I have no signs yet of PTL and plan on working up until the day before my scheduled C sec at 38w 2d (3 more weeks!)

If you look at the FAQ at the top of the boards, you'll notice that most of the deliveries came between 35-38 weeks so I dont think its ridiculous at all for you to hope to go full term! GL!!

LakeGenevaBride

I was not on any official bedrest.  My doc recommended laying down/feet up for 4 hrs per day (not all at one time) after 28 weeks.  I am a pharmacist so I am up and down most of the day, but fortunately my coworkers let me sit most of the day during my pregnancy.  I worked FT till around 27ish weeks.  Then I started working 3 and 4 days per week.  After around 34 weeks I dropped down to 4 hour shifts mostly b/c I was so swollen and tired.  I worked till 37 weeks. Induced at 38w1d.  I took all my breaks in the lounge laying down which really seemed to help.    

KMB7

I was on modified bedrest from 24-28 weeks. I just had to take it easy, I could go to work (as a teacher) as long as I could sit down all day. My admin was amazing and very supportive. 

At 28w it was the end of the school year. I was put more limitation. I could go up stairs and down once a day. I could get up to go to the rest room and was allowed out of the house a few times a week IF I was able to sit, or be in a wheel chair.

From 32w-36w I was on even more limitations. Still could do stairs once per day (bed and shower upstairs, kitchen and living down). I would get up in the am, shower and then head downstairs. I didn't go back up until it was time for bed.

at 36w they took away all of my restrictions and thought for sure that I would deliver at any moment. I was very active (as much as I could), we ended up having to schedule an induction. The only date that was available was when I was 38w1d. Thankfully my water broke at 37w6d.

jettagurl

My two were born at 35w6d (just after midnight - induced the day before for IUGR/low fluid). 

I worked until  32w, FT.  I had a office job - about 85% at my desk/computer. I worked another 2.5 weeks in some sort of at home/in office, and was done shifting my work/finishing things at 35w.  I was never on bed rest (other than about a week at 14w pg for a bleed).  It worked perfectly.  My last scheduled day of daycare was the day I ended up being induced (sent from my OB appt).  

 

bmf8140

I'm about 35 1/2 weeks now and have had no complications and am still working. I teach high school students and planned an independent reading project for these last couple of weeks so I could do most of my "teaching" from my chair. I'm basically grading their work and answering questions. Not much instruction needed for this project.

I exercised (took a circuit training class and did the elliptical) up until a couple weeks ago. I plan on doing a lot of walking if the weather warms up like it's supposed to.

I'm dilated to a 1 and 50% effaced, but have been that way for a month (probably due to having a baby only 2ish years ago). I had some swelling last week, but this week it is much better. I had terrible swelling with my first son, so I'm surprised it's not bad this time.

Friday, I'll be 36 weeks and that's my last day of work. I could probably work up until I have them, but I already did the paperwork and don't want to go back and mess it all up. Plus, it might be nice to have the house to myself for a bit b/c it'll probably be the last time in a LONG time I'll be alone

MrsLnt

I delivered at 37w 1d, via scheduled c-section.  I quit working around 30 weeks, since I was planning on being a SAHM and knew that I only had one chance to cook these babies for those last few weeks, so it made sense to rest as much as possible.  I went PT around 20 weeks or so.  I had zero complications, but had a very high stress job (attorney), and I was super fatigued from working and keeping up with my billable hours, so I knew I needed to cut back before the stress and the hours caused any problems. 

My PG was 100% complication free, except for minor stuff like carpal tunnel and swelling at the end.  I had zero signs of labor at the time of my c-section.  For every horror story you hear, you're going to hear one of someone who went full term and delivered without any complications. 

GL and H&H 9m!

babybash

I delievered at 39w1d via c-section with no signs of labor.  I am a 6th grade teacher and school got out when I was 35 weeks.  I was pretty active during my whole pregnancy.  I was out running errands the week before I delievered.  I am thankful that school was out, because I really think not working those last four weeks helped me.  Things get hard and you get tired - but it is totally doable.

 

Temp159135562506975

you never know.

my singleton pg had tons of issues from 30w on, and i was induced at 36w b/c of preE and kidney stones, after 6w of bedrest.

my twin pg was cake - no bedrest, but I did take it REALLY easy the whole time- i sat every minute i had the chance, the whole pregnancy.... I left work at 27w just to make sure I didn't have PTL... i took it easy from them on, doing one thing a day and sitting on the couch the rest of the day. 

my job has me on my feet a lot - sales - and driving, so my doc wanted me to really take it easy and leave work early to avoid issues.  He also got me a disabled parking tag so I could make sure I wasn't doing too much when i was still working (and it was winter and he didn't want me slipping/falling in a parking lot with ice).... i didn't use it that often, but was good to have when i couldn't get a decent spot.

i made it to 38w1d without any issues at all. go figure!

atc282

It's definitely possible to have a smooth finish.

I thankfully never had any form of bed rest, was able to stay active (walked, swam, ran errands) up until the end. I went almost 39 weeks before finally being induced.

I worked with a preschool but had to stop working early on only b/c DH and I got transferred to London for 6 months. During our time in the UK, we had to walk all over the city (no car) and did a lot of traveling. I just rested when my body needed it.

Wishing you an uncomplicated pg! 

shellshavintwins

I quit my job the week I got pregnant, had BP issues during the first and third trimesters, started getting irritable uterus at 30 weeks (began besdrest) and had labor stopped and steroids administered at 33-34 weeks. I made it to 37 weeks 3 days when I was csectioned due to Pre-E. I did have an IUGR baby but we didn't know it until she was born and she is perfect.

jenkm

My boys were born at 36w2d.  I planned to work as late as possible, but I went on modified bedrest at about 33 weeks.  I had a completely healthy and low risk pregnancy (aside from the multiples factor) but my cervix wasn't cooperating and I was told to stay home.  I expected to make it until the scheduled c/s but it didn't work out that way!  Everyone's different.

smit3807

I haven't had my babies yet, but I'm 37w2d.  I got put on bedrest last Tuesday because my BP has been creeping up.  When I got it checked last Friday, it was down quite a bit, so it seems to be helping.  Now we're just waiting to see if I go into labor on my own or if my BP merits an induction.

lblink

I had a scheduled c-section at 38 weeks.  I worked up until the day before I delivered.  DS was 7 lbs and DD was 7 lbs 7 oz so there was a lot of baby in there.  I am a 5th grade teacher.  I was sitting a lot more and having the students come to me versus circulating my classroom, but overall I still felt great.  Best of luck to you!