Due and over due ladies...

JellyMama · March 2010

Do you feel like you're preventing labor on days when you're not actively doing things to try to get LO to come out? I haven't taken a walk or had sex since Monday and because of that feel like there's no chance I'll go into labor tonight. Like it's my fault. I know it's stupid but it's making me feel depressed. Anyone else?

Lyssapee · March 2010

I know I have 2 days but I'll give my two cents...

I think this is one of those situations where everyone is different. I went in on monday and was 1-2cm and 80% and -2. I have done almost nothing the last two days... I went back today and was 3-4cm, 80% and 0station. I haven't had sex in months, or been eating special foods, or walking much or anything.

If she doesn't come by friday they are inducing me (BP issues developing)....

AnotherChance · March 2010

I know what you mean. I feel like I haven't been doing enough to start labor, but my doctor keeps reminding me that he'll come out when he's ready. Part of me wants to help him along, though!!!! I'm so ready to meet him. Doesn't he know he's done baking???

Emily88 · March 2010

Yes, I feel that way too. Tomorrow I'm making a batch of labor cookies, I'm gonna put them in a bag and eat them while I take a long walk!

CodyAnn · March 2010

I feel the same way - except I have been doing everything everyday! Its driving me nuts - all the walking and sexing is seriously getting to me!

A cousin of my DH had her baby a week early (after smoking the entire pregnancy) and my MIL called me to say: "Bobbi walked everyday, so her baby came. She must have wanted her baby more." Umm, seriously - wanted her baby more? I could have punched someone.

bmb10 · March 2010

I feel the same, but for sort of the opposite- I've been trying to do at least something (walk, spicy food, nipple stimulation or sex) every day and I feel bummed that nothing has happened yet. I just try to remind myself LO will come when she is ready, regardless of what of I do or don't do. I think its one of those "damned if you do, damned if you don't" kind of things.

Labor dust to us all!!