How far were you when you delivered baby #1

Re: How far were you when you delivered baby #1

• TBLilyRose member

  February 2011

  I had him 2 days before his due date. I know you're uncomfortable but she will come soon enough. I think it's rare to go 2 full weeks past due but it's pretty common to go a week or so. Hang in there - she'll be here soon enough. Enjoy any rest you can get while you can!

  

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• amp2312

  February 2011

  With #1 I went into labor the day before his due date and had him on his due date with #2 I went into labor the day after his due date and had him that day.

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• sometimesalwayschaotic member

  February 2011

  The average for a first time mama is 41 weeks and 1 day.  So don't worry, you're completely normal.  I went about 3 days overdue and had no idea it was coming.  I was having some Braxton Hicks but nothing that made me  think it was anywhere near.  I woke up at 2 am and had full on contractions.  I thought that i had forever yet to go.  Don't worry it will be here before you know it.  I know it's hard to be patient but your baby will be here before you know it.  Go do something for yourself.  Get a pedicure, go to a coffee shop..whatever is something just for you.  It will be much harder to do that after the baby comes so have a little fun in this uncomfortable time.

  
  

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• emlovesrich

  February 2011

  Membranes stripped at 39 weeks 5 days, contractions began that night, the next day I was admitted to the hospital at around 1:30 pm, and I had my baby on her EDD at 1:59 am.

  

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• Sonadora member

  February 2011

  At 5 days overdue my water broke.
  

  BFP #1 9/23/09. Missed MC 10w3d D&C 11/3/09.
  
  BFP #2 4/13/10. Bridget born 12/28/10
  
  BFP #3 Finn born 8/11/15
  
  
  
  
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• Oilers_Mama member

  February 2011

  I was 4 days overdue. GL!

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• TaraStry30 member

  February 2011

  I feel your pain!! I am being induced today but only b/c I have GD. I was hoping to go in at 6:30am but everytime I call to see when to go in, they tell me to call back in 4 hours b/c they don't have a bed for me yet. It's giving me major anxiety!! I know it's hard, but try and hang in there! GL!!  

  

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• butterfly8199

  February 2011

  I was due on saturday and had her on Wedn so 3 days early
  

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• mistyflame member

  February 2011

  My water broke 3 days after my due date.  I had been having some contractions on  and off for about 3 weeks before that.  But I never did nest so don't wait for that sign .  Just relax... and do something for you. Your you time will be limited very soon! Good luck!
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• RedZee member

  February 2011

  I was having contractions for 2 full weeks before my water broke. I was 5 days past due when my water broke and she was born 6 days after her due date.

  I was getting tons of phone calls and e-mails and texts and it stressed me out SO much I started crying and DH confiscated my phone so I could relax a little.

  FWIW, my water only ended up breaking when I had resigned myself to an induction. The major thing for me was that I just couldn't relax enough to let things happen. Take a bath and have a little glass of wine and I bet things will get started. (Although there's something to be said for waiting until your H is feeling a little better.)
  

       
  

  
  
  

  DD1: born 1/19/11. DD2: born 10/10/13
  

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• KyleTrigger

  February 2011

  Thanks ladies. I know that I am not that far overdue. I think I am letting other people stress me out which is silly! My mom keeps telling me that babies come when they are ready and never sooner.

  I keep trying to tell myself to enjoy these last baby free moments. I know that soon I will be looking back wistfully on all these precioius hours, lol! I don't really feel like going anywhere but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a nice book, bath or movie. I am not that uncomfortable either, so I can't complain too much. I am not sleeping much though. Not sure why but just can't seem to do it.

  Thanks for the encouragment and stories. It makes me feel a whole lot better.

  

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• anesguer

  February 2011

  I was 6 days overdue and went into labor 8 hours after having my membranes stripped.  I know it  can be hard but cherish this time...do something fun each day that you may not be able to do with LO like dinner w/DH, lunch out with friends, SLEEP.  LO will be here soon enough and life will be forever changed (for the better).

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• StewartElizabeth member

  February 2011

  I had my baby on her due date but I had no idea I was in labor. My dr kept asking if i had any contractions and the answer was always no. little did i know that i was having them but in the form of throbbing back pain. it wasnt until a few hrs before i went into the hospital that I realized the intensity of the pain in my back was coming and going like a regular contraction. so your body can be giving you signs that you might be misinterpriting. the best thing you can do is try to relax and just let go of the stress. I never had the nesting, water break, etc. dont worry.
  

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