Feeling somewhat jealous of those who have delivered.

ReneeDear · December 2010

I'm currently 8.5 months along. I'm working until Dec 17th and due on the 25th. I'm just so tired these days I'm looking forward to actually having the baby and then end of pregnancy.

Until now I feel like I have been incredibly patient but I think my patience is running out.

starb4long · December 2010

My baby was due the 27th of December and was born on November 30. I recognize that you are considered "full term" now, but just remember that there is still a lot of growth and development going on in there. The longer that baby cooks, the easier life will be for both of you when it comes out. I'm sorry you are feeling impatient, but try to focus on how awesome it is for LO to stay in for as long as possible and focus less on how uncomfortable you are. As someone from the other side, trust me when I say that those extra days of cooking are precious.

kat81 · December 2010

Me too, but we also still have more preparations to do so I guess that is what is keeping me from wishing I'd go into labor now or anything. Do you have any signs of "progress"? One thing that has helped me is that my baby dropped about 2 weeks ago, so I know that I won't be pregnant forever. Then again, I still think the baby will be late.

This is what I always say -- the baby will come out one way or another! I almost think we need to all adjust mentally to the fact that we could deliver at 42 weeks, though. Then, hopefully, when the baby comes at 40 weeks (or maybe earlier!) it is a pleasant surprise.

keags5496 · December 2010

I can totally sympathize! I KNOW that it's best for LO to keep cooking and I dont' really want him to born yet, but I am just about done being pregnant. It totally doesn't help that they started talking about inducing me early because of high BP and I got in my head it might be sooner than the 29th (when I'm due). Just think....we're almost there!

JulietL129 · December 2010

starb4long:
My baby was due the 27th of December and was born on November 30. I recognize that you are considered "full term" now, but just remember that there is still a lot of growth and development going on in there. The longer that baby cooks, the easier life will be for both of you when it comes out. I'm sorry you are feeling impatient, but try to focus on how awesome it is for LO to stay in for as long as possible and focus less on how uncomfortable you are. As someone from the other side, trust me when I say that those extra days of cooking are precious.

All of this :-)

My due date was today and *points to siggy*.

Just enjoy the time you have to relax and get last minute things done. I got none of my last minute things done and they're much, much slower to get finished now. At least you don't have to worry about feeding them every 2 hours when they're still on the inside :P

cc605 · December 2010

Madison830:
I almost wish OB's didn't give due dates... it's hard not to focus on that date, even though logically we all know that doesn't mean all that much. I'm due the 27th, and from day 1 I've always just assumed he'll come on the 29th. Not sure why I've had that gut instinct...we'll see if I am right! (I also thought he was a girl though.... LOL)

I totally agree especially when that date comes no baby it's very anti-climatic.

JenM9 · December 2010

Me too. I'm ready to meet this little bugger, though I know he'll come when he's ready! Its hard to be patient when its so close.

ReneeDear · December 2010

I'm so glad I'm not the only out there. It is so difficult to be patient when I'm getting so close and so very uncomfortable. I also do not yet know if I'm having a boy or a girl and I really want to know.

jessiesnwbrd · December 2010

Tell me about it!!! I'm so ready and considering my induction date (if needed) my new due date. It's tough to change from the 6th to the 21st!!

queenbone · December 2010

It is hard when you are still working. But we'll still be tired even after our babies arrive.

I'm worried that I'll not go into labor on my own so Ill still end up having another c/s next weekend. My dr would prefer I have the c/s this weekend, but is willing to let me go until my EDD. I asked my DH last night if maybe we should just have the baby this weekend like dr wants. Ha! That totally freaked him out. We aren't ready yet and need these last few days to wrap everything up.

melissa4252008 · December 2010

I feel the same way. My due date is the 29th and my last day of work is next Friday. While a huge part of me wants him to be here now, I want him to be at healthy as possible so if that means he stays put, that's ok. AND, I can't stop thinking about all the cleaning and baking I plan on doing when I'm done with work. I kind of want to be able to do that stuff!! haha.

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