i'm just going to say it, because it's pissing me off.

nofreespeeches · July 2009

there are a lot of girls on here who are ready to jump the gun and get their baby out as soon as possible... asking about castor oil at 34 weeks, hoping for regular contractions at 36 weeks...

um, be thankful your child is happy chilling your uterus. some of us are trying our damndest to keep our children in! you don't want an early baby... that's about the dumbest thing you could wish for actually.

/rant

webMistress0609 · July 2009

SharonWantsABaby · July 2009

To be honest, this has always baffled me, too.

I want my baby in there until not one moment before 40 weeks, for many reasons.

thatgirlang · July 2009

nofreespeeches:
you don't want an early baby... that's about the dumbest thing you could wish for actually.

:: clapping ::

Manderlin923 · July 2009

That bugs me too....I am just grateful that I'm having a baby at all- he can stay as long as he wants (well within reason) but I definetely wouldn't want him to be early or underdeveloped....

You know what else bugs me and maybe it shouldn't? When people whine about being overdue at 40 weeks and 1 day and want to be induced for NO medical reason.... um you aren't technically overdue till 42 weeks as due dates are not completely accurate- they are an estimate give or take TWO weeks. Sorry but that just irritates me.

jms08 · July 2009

amen.

I LUBBINS YOU! · July 2009

Agreed

margeincharge2 · July 2009

I don't have your bedrest issues but I couldn't agree more.

I was actually about to make a post asking if I'm the only one who wants my baby to stay in as long as he needs to be there? Whenever someone complains about wanting the baby out, I look at their ticker. If they're not at 40 weeks, I just wonder what's the hurry?

tboneangel87 · July 2009

I agree. Of course, I am preeclamptic, so I want her out right at 37 weeks so I can get myself healthy again and not have the worry of developing more sever symptoms. But I in no way want her to come earlier than is safe for her. That's why it's easier to put up with the whole bed rest thing. It's days and days of suck, but it's for her. Hang in there, girls. Being pregnant for longer is probably a lot better than having to have your baby be in the NICU for a while!

HeyyRed · July 2009

nofreespeeches:
there are a lot of girls on here who are ready to jump the gun and get their baby out as soon as possible... asking about castor oil at 34 weeks, hoping for regular contractions at 36 weeks...
um, be thankful your child is happy chilling your uterus. some of us are trying our damndest to keep our children in! you don't want an early baby... that's about the dumbest thing you could wish for actually.
/rant
?

Do we need to do a group smackdown?? Oh wait, that may be construed as attacking others. Umm... wait a minute isn't all the castor oil talk and whining about inductions kinda like reverse torture on those faced with Bedrest and extreme measures to keep their LOs in place??

Perhaps those whining about early evictions and such should receive one day bans for making others feel like total crap about their own situation??

I'm sorta joking for those of you who spell humour improperly.?

mistresscox · July 2009

Yes Yes Yes Yes. Even at the end of 38 weeks (now) I'd be BARELY ok if LO showed up.

37 weeks is NOT and HAS NOT EVER been full term.

rocknrollmommy · July 2009

VOR · July 2009

Totally agree. while I was miserably uncomfortable by the end, I was more than happy for him to keep "cooking" if it's what he needed to do. He came almost a week late and while I was fully ready, I was not upset that he was late.

excitedbride510 · July 2009

Im glad you posted this. Sometimes some of us need a reality check! In all the excitment of waiting on our babies we forget some people are still trying to get pregnant and would LOVE to be waiting on a baby! GUILTY! I should even know better. My sister delivered her baby at 24 weeks, and here I am complaining. Shame on me!

katiefyd84 · July 2009

Manderlin923:

You know what else bugs me and maybe it shouldn't? When people whine about being overdue at 40 weeks and 1 day and want to be induced for NO medical reason.... um you aren't technically overdue till 42 weeks as due dates are not completely accurate- they are an estimate give or take TWO weeks. Sorry but that just irritates me.

THIS

jenn11980 · July 2009

It really bothers me because I was in the hospital at 30 weeks with contractions. ?They were able to stop them and I told LO it could stay in as long as it wanted and now I am at 39 weeks and the doctor thinks I will go past my due date. ?I would much rather be past my due date then too early! ? As miserable as I am and anxious to meet LO I want what is best for the baby. ?LO will come out eventually, when it is ready. ?I do remind LO everyday that it is safe to come out though. ?:)

gizmo909 · July 2009

Agreed 100%. I've been on bed rest for 4 months so needless to say I'm waaaaaay over being pregnant. But, I want my LO to cook as long as he/she needs and will deal with whatever I need to for the next couple months.

erino&chrish · July 2009

Yes, and take it from me: if you start watching the pot boil now you are in for a SAD disappointment when you go past your EDD. I started watching for things around 39 weeks, maybe even later, and since then each day has ticked by like molasses.

mediadiva · July 2009

I went past 40 weeks last time and I am very happy I was not like that, it would have been torture going through and entire month like that! I can't imagine. That would stress me out, which is not good for the baby!

one_more_girl · July 2009

I went from trying like hell to keep this baby in for the past 3 months to being oh so ready for her to come. Due to contracting every 6-10 minutes for the past 2 weeks and a high BP my OB did an Amnio to see if LO's lungs were ready. Since they were not we are not going to induce until 39 weeks. I am glad she has stayed in another week but I can't really tell you how uncomfortable I have been. Also it is very emotionally difficult to wonder if every time you have a particularly painful contraction if this is going to be it. I have to say that I wish LO to stay in as long as she needs but I wish for a normal pregnancy as well.

For those who are doing just fine and are wanting LO out early it makes me really irritated. Of course we are all uncomfortable, hot, swollen, have back aches, etc. But really you have no idea how good you really have it after all some of us have been through. There are ladies who have it far worse than I have had and I even feel guilty for wanting relief at times myself.

**Gretchen** · July 2009

I agree wholeheartedly. I even feel guilty doing things now (like walking, sitting on the yoga ball, eating spicy mexican) at 38+ weeks.

Delila80 · July 2009

Yes

Right On!

amber_tynan · July 2009

Yes

I want him to stay in as long as he can! I'm really glad I'm not having any labor signs yet and I don't want any until 40+ weeks!

BeeLove · July 2009

I'm not sure if this was mentioned but the development that a baby goes through from 37-40 weeks is EXTENSIVE. This is the most VITAL time for lung/brain developement and if they come early, the chances of them not breathing on their own right away or having complications is MUCH more likely. Wishing for an "early babe" is a waste of your time and selfish. Everyone is over being pregnant but your baby makes the decision - or should and unless there is a medical reason to get him/her out, chill your roll.

electricdoctor83 · July 2009

I agree.....I've been fighting to keep this kid in for WEEKS and everyone else wants their babies out early. WTH?

AmandaHearn · July 2009

Yep! I have a sore butt from weekly injections to prove it.

tracy.corp@gmail.com · July 2009

i totally agree, i have to be induced next wednesday at 39 weeks because of my blood pressure, so it is medically necessary, but not exactly what i was hoping for. i'm not 100% excited that my LO will be arriving before he is ready; although i can't wait to see him- i could wait a few more weeks.

MamaQuick · July 2009

THANK YOU! I was born at 28 wks and was in the NICU for about 3 months. I've seen the pictures and heard all the stories about Easter Seals and March of Dimes...how they basically saved my family from financial ruin. You DO NOT want a preemie. I cannot even imagine what my parents must have gone through having such a tiny infant.(3 lbs) Now that I have reached and passed how far along I stayed in the womb I pray every day that my LO will bake as long as he needs. I might be uncomfortable and sure it's hot outside but I'm his Mama and I'm the only protection he's got.

Please remember that there are women worse off than you and that are confined to a bed. Be supportive and empathetic. It could always be worse. Enjoy the gift of life!

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