Full term and need advice

mwhite5283 · July 2009

First, let me say that I'm grateful to have a beautiful, healthy baby inside of me that is truly a miracle after 3 MCs, 4 failed IUIs and one almost didn't happen IVF. I know this baby is the most precious thing in my life and for that I am grateful.

That being said, I will be 40 weeks on Sunday. My appt today was okay except he won't even talk about inducing because while I have contractions, they are not consistent enough and I have an unfavorable cervix (long and closed - no dilation). The edema that has caused numbness for 6 weeks in my right side has taken it's toll. Walking to induce labor isn't an option. and now to tell me that at most it will only be two more weeks, makes me a bitter person. I realize things could change on a dime and i could go into labor tonight but not having a plan or end date (or now not thinking that my due date was my end date), makes me plain cranky.

Tell me not to be bitter. Tell me it could happen tomorrow. Tell me if you went over your due date, it was worth it. Right now all i want to do is cry.

Vent over. Thankful and confession all in one.

Mama_v2.0 · July 2009

It will all be over soon and it will be very worth it. In the mean time maybe someone knows a good acupunture person that can get things moving and go enjoy a nice pedicure.

WatchPot · July 2009

Think of how far you've come and how much you've already endured. If you work out, I always likened it to a good work out that you didn't want to do but were so happy with once it was over.

Your baby will be healthier if you let her come on her terms. They say bigger babies sleep and eat better so let her cook as long as she wants.

I can't imagine not being able to be up and moving around so I admire you for that. Hang in there and plan something you really want to do for a week from now, a special meal, have some girl friends over to paint your toe nails, get a great new hair cut. having something else to look forward to will help keep your mind busy. I went in to labor that night we were to go to a party and DH was a few drinks in when he got the call to come to the hospital.

tfarabians · July 2009

We all know how thankful you are but at 40 weeks your allowed to be done with it all! Hang in there! I have many friends who went into labor who weren't dilated at all. So what about reflexology? I have a friend who just went and had that done to induce labor and she had the baby the next day!

IdahoGirl · July 2009

Awww sweetest It will be over so soon!

Think about it - remember back when I was pregnant? My little girl is almost six months old! Six months! Think about how quickly that passed!!

Two weeks is going to feel like a long time, but really - once baby is here, you'll not even remember it. It will have seemed to pass like a flash.

And you could go into stronger labor at any second.

greenmtbride · July 2009

Aw, hang in there! You're so close! Just think of all that your baby is getting from you right now. Among other things she's getting lots of iron that she needs to carry her through until solids!

Can you do anything to pamper yourself this weekend? Pedicure?

June24Bride · July 2009

ooh my goodness, you've had quite the journey to get here!

Haaang on. You are down to days, not weeks

I was overdue by 4 days and they induced me and everything was wonderful.

As much as you DONT want to hear it ( trust me i know ) ...TRY to enjoy these last few moments feeling your baby move around. I missed it the minute she was out of me. Do you have a yoga/birthing ball? If so, roll around on that on you belly or sit on it and rotate your hips around while you watch tv, it'll help. Hang in there!!!! Sorry it's tough right now.

asianbymarriage · July 2009

It could totally happen tomorrow. I went over my due date, and it was totally worth it. Also, you are not alone! I cannot think of a single full term pg mom who hasn't had these exact feelings, no matter how much they went through to get there. Your crankiness is 100% normal and expected, and no one would think less of you for feeling that way. Heck, I feel that way every other day, and I'm not really impatient about it at all... it's weird what hormones can do to you. GL - you will get through it, and it'll be so soon, I promise!

Nancy_Drew · July 2009

ahhhh, the end is near! hang in there! I did go over my due date (19th was my due date, I was induced ont eh 24th she was born on teh 25th) BUT the reason I was induced was I gained 4 pounds in 1 week, a sign of pre-E and I was on BP meds since 13 weeks so they were cautious....

I was excited to meet her, and anxious for the day to arrive, but honestly once she was here, I was so unsure of myself and what her cries meant, and if she was getting enough to eat etc.... I stressed WAYYYY more AFTER she was born than when she was IN my tummy. I honestly cried sometimes thinking how blissful I had it when she was cooking to perfection, safe and sound, and how my body knew how to take care of her, while I now was sooo unsure.

Well, that's my 2cents and my experience, so hang in there, the day will arrive soon, and you'll look back with fond memories of this final week or days. This time while as uncomfortable as it is, is so short in our lives, so try to enjoy it. (That is what I have to tell myself as the mercury climbs and I get more and mroe uncomfortble!) lol

llking_2984 · July 2009

Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that you may have to wait 2 more weeks. But you really never know. Baby could come this weekend. It is going to be a busy one, so maybe that will get things going.

Hang in there. I know everyone else keeps saying that, but you can do it. Look how far you come and look at how strong you have been! I must say you are a superwoman in my book because I don't know what I would do if I was in your shoes. You are amazing and will have an amazing little girl before you know it. It's all happening the way it's suppose to, even if you don't like the pace it's going at. ::HUGS::

asianbymarriage · July 2009

Nancy_Drew:

I was excited to meet her, and anxious for the day to arrive, but honestly once she was here, I was so unsure of myself and what her cries meant, and if she was getting enough to eat etc.... I stressed WAYYYY more AFTER she was born than when she was IN my tummy. I honestly cried sometimes thinking how blissful I had it when she was cooking to perfection, safe and sound, and how my body knew how to take care of her, while I now was sooo unsure.

Nancy, I just have to ditto every.word.of.this! That's definitely why I'm not so impatient for the birth the 2nd time around. Still though, no amount of the saying, "That baby's easier in there than out here!" being 100% true makes it less annoying to hear for a woman who is near the end and just wants to meet her baby, that's for sure.

mwhite5283 · July 2009

This is why i spend time on this board. You are all awesome. I will appreciate these last moments and also realize I'm not the only one who has felt this way. thank you all for your support - have a fabulous weekend!

iheartstuart · July 2009

There should be a rule that once you hit your due date the baby should come out! ?I think most, if not all people who are at their due date with no signs of the baby coming out are feeling the same way you are. ?And with your added numbness, etc, I can just bet how ready you are! ?It can happen any time and you can go from no progress to early labor quick.

Sending you labor dust, though !!?

KNemo · July 2009

I didn't go over my due date, but started the whole "labor" process two days prior to my due date. Maybe, if I were late, he would have actually come out the way that he was meant to. Maybe, if my water hadn't broken, I would have actually gone into spontaneous labor. But maybe not. Either way, natural, induced, or c/s, there is nothing quite like holding the little person you created for the very first time. You can do it! The time before you go into labor seems to drag, but by the time you give birth, you'll wonder where the time has gone.?

?It is hard to cherish the time, when you feel fat, bloated, and swollen and all you want is to hold your baby, but you can do it. Hang in there Mama. You are stronger than you think. It is ALL worth it in the end!!!

scarletii · July 2009

It CAN happen at any time! You just never know! Heck, I was dilated 3-4 cm starting at 36weeks, and Gavin was only 2 days early! And it is better for the baby (barring any other life threatening complications to mom or baby) to wait until you go into labor - on your own!! If he was to induce you now, it may cause you to end up with a c-section. I've had both kinds of births, and c-sections are not that much fun. It will happen when baby is ready! The less interventions you have the better! Good luck! I'm sending you lots of labor dust!!

blueLu25 · July 2009

I was four days late, and the majority of first time pregnancies go to at least 40 weeks! It is so worth it, even tho the last couple days do suck. It is up to baby, so just try and rest. Dont know if this would work for you, but sex is a great way to help things along

Good luck, she will be here soon!

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