Guess I HAVE to keep her in there a little longer

erineileen317

So up until last weekend I was perfectly fine with going the full 40-41 weeks, emotionally speaking. I was in no rush to be caring for a newborn even though I'm uncomfortable and not sleeping well. Then on Sunday I'm pretty sure I/she dropped and for me at least it's been more uncomfortable than before, but I think it triggered some hormones or reality check that, yes this baby is coming. So first I freaked out for a day or so then started to get excited to finally meet her and have her as an outside baby. Yay for finally getting some of those happy maternal instincts/hormones! So I've been excited and nesting ever since. Just in a better mood all around! Well, yesterday both my mom and my mil called (separately) to tell me they're sick and tell me THEY need me to keep her in there a little longer so they're healthy enough to visit when she arrives! Ughhh... Now I completely understand none of this has any affect on when my LO will arrive, but just put a damper on my mood because if she does come earlier, either they won't be able to visit right away (both 7+ hours away) or I have to worry about my newborn getting sick. So back to hoping she stays put a little longer. I know they'll probably get over their colds or whatever by then, but I'm hormonal and told them to drink lots of orange juice. I was just excited about being excited. Does that make sense? (Sorry no paragraphs, bumping on my phone)

eec129

Hopefully their colds are short-lived...and better now than closer to your EDD, right? I have a horrible cold right now and I'm so grateful to have it now rather than later, ugh!!!

Rsoc23

reading some of these posts from others with outside babies and thinking it might not be so bad to have some time to spend alone with your new LO. there will be PLENTY of time for visits when everyone is healthy!