For those still waiting... ways to pass time?

damaka31982

So I'm waiting.... and waiting. Not due until the 25th, I've had 3 false labors, and now... NOTHING. I had my last day of work last Thursday- I'm going crazy! What are some ideas to pass the time? And if someone says walking I might go crazy. I walk two miles a day, and that doesn't do much besides get my phony contractions going for an hour or two. 

 So far I've heard: Cleaning, laundering baby clothes, cooking meals to freeze... anyone have any more fun ideas?  

 

doxgirl

I am still working, but if I wasn't I would get a pedicure, get my hair done, go to the pool, or go to the movies.

kbell83

Go shopping, go to the pool, or beach...Read! 50 Shades of Grey is a great distraction. Watch movies you want to see or want to rent, you won't get to for a while.  Get a massage.

kincaid44

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had false labor!  Honestly, everything for baby is done, so I've been laying on my butt on my bed watching countless hours of netflix.  I am being lazy while I can.

jennyflynn

I second 50 Shades of Grey. That's what I'm currently doing to distract myself. I think that particular book would normally drive me nuts (it's so poorly written!), but my brain is currently mush and that's about all I can handle Plus, I'm hoping that it will put a more positive spin on sex for me, which right now, in my current state, is not at all appealing.

Also- cleaning out the pantry. Got rid of tons of random boxed/canned stuff that looked gross or was out of date, and ended up having a whole extra shelf for baby bottles!

jiggycole

I have been "babyproofing" the house.  I know LO won't be getting into too much stuff for a few months, but it makes me feel ahead of things.  I have also spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, and just enjoying spending time with DH while it is still just us.

E3A7AGGIE

My last day of work was May 31 (I am a teacher, and that was the last day of school), so I completely understand running out of things to do!! 

Lets see things I have done to try to pass the time...

clean the floors, clean the house in general, organize drawers, go through drawers/closets/etc, laundry laundry laundry laundry, walking, bouncing on the exercise ball, watching boring daytime television :P, running errands (only necessary ones... trying not to really spend money), hanging out by the pool with friends, watching movies, and just relaxing.

I am definitely not a fan of this 'waiting game'. :P At least you have had SOME sign of labor, even if it's false. I've had nothing. At. All. 

LeahS82

I made a 'to do list' and basically put everything I see that could be fixed or cleaned on it. Then, I split the list into days. It really helps to wake up each morning and have a task list-- I feel much more productive.

I do second the 'having fun' stuff though!

pnf112208

*July lurker here.*

The thing I wish I had done before my first DD was a haircut and highlights.  It was a long time after she was born before I was able to get my hair done.  I feel pretty and put-together when I have a fresh style. 

*lurker going back to the new baby pics*