39 weeks and....nothing.

gatsbygirl

I'm getting so fed up now. I'm grateful that baby is staying put and getting big and strong, but physically I am MISERABLE. My bump is massive and heavy, my ankles and calves are constantly swollen, my knees hurt, my hips hurt and most of all my back is killing me. I wake up 3-4 times a night and haven't had decent sleep in a month. I'm just SO ready to get this kid out already. I dropped about 3 weeks ago but that's it. Had my 39 weeks appt. today and I'm still only 1cm dialated and cervix is still up high. It doesn't look like this little boy is coming any time soon. What really frustrates me is knowing that most likely I've got 2 weeks left. DD was a week late and I have a feeling this baby will be too. Sigh. OK, vent over.

anners86

I feel ya'. I am in the same boat!! Just remember - he HAS to come out eventually

Kaiterz

I feel you!  I just want to be happy, glowing, and have that nesting energy I've only heard about.  But I really hate to complain bc I am really blessed to have this baby still growing and getting strong, like you said.  So I feel guilty on top of everything else.

Kaiterz

I was also induced w/ DD at41 weeks and it doesn't seem like this one is coming anytime soon.

StephenW4

I'm totally on the same page as you.  At least you're 1cm dilated - I had my check up this past tuesday and was "soft and mushy" but not dilated at all. I feel like LO is never going to come out.   I'm so ready to be done with work and feeling swollen every day and lugging around a 10lb medicine ball resting on my aching hips. My OB said they'd induce me at 41 weeks, but I'm just praying it doesn't go that far.   I know I won't be pregnant forever, but it really just feels that way at the moment.