Restless and Impatient

jenbabe

Our expectant mom is due in 4 days, I know that doesn't mean the baby will be here then and honestly its starting to feel like he won't ever get here.  I thought with emom having low amniotic fluid  acouple weeks ago that we would have our little boy in our arms by now.  I know she does not want to be induced so they must be hoping she'll be okay til he comes on his own.  I know its better for him to stay in there til his due date but I want him now!  All of the excitement of the past two months is gone and now I'm just restless and impatient waiting to see what's going to happen now that we're down to the end.  We are so blessed to be where we are in this journey but I'm just about out of patience. 

Our agency is not telling me anything or giving me updates.  Is that normal?  The last update I had was 2 weeks ago when we met with them.  Last Friday I couldn't take it anymore and texted their social worker for an update and all she replied was "doing fine."  Like that was suppose to satisfy me?  I'm not even going to bother trying to get an update this week since I know they won't tell me anything.  Yesterday my vacation from work started so I'm home all week.  Sure I have plenty of things to keep me busy but its hard when I just can't focus on anything.  If you've been here please help put my mind at ease.  Did any of you get updates on the e-mom and baby this close to due date?  Is it normal that my agency is offering us no support at this time? 

IRR

Haven't been in this situation, but just wondering if you have the BM's contact info and if you can contact her directly?  Time always go slow for those waiting for something, but really less than a week to go is nothing in the the entire life you have ahead of you with your child.  Hang in there.

Foster1Mom

I have no experience here but I cannot imagine how stressful it is just to wait this last little hump. Hang in there, you will get through it.

 

 

lafayettegirl

(A) I can't even imagine what you are going through! Sending you great thoughts and prayers for patience during this whole thing.

(B) Rather than text, make a call. It is always better to talk "in person." In this case, when SW has already sent a basic text, I would absolutely call her. This accomplishes 2 things - it gives you the chance to share with SW your feelings of anxiousness and helps her to understand what you are going through and why "doing fine" is not an okay answer for you, AND it forces her to give you more than just "doing fine" or at least forces her to tell you why she can't give you more information. I'm a huge believer in person-to-person contact when important stuff like this is on the line. I would absolutely try contacting them by phone for a better answer. Don't text her - it is too easy to brush off with a short, unhelpful response.

silliestbunny

Call the social worker and say exactly what you said here.  You are a soon-to-be mom... and are anxious.  This is normal.  If you were carrying the child, you'd be anxious too... normal emotions. 
The SW may not have info to give you but she should be there to hear you out