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Due date came and went... (vent)

MarchABCMarchABC member
in March 2011 Moms

Well, after putting all of my eggs in the March 4th basket, I've officially passed my due date and am now in no-man's-land. I was 2cm and 50% effaced on  Monday, lost my mucus plug on Tuesday/Wednesday, and have had tons of cramping all week. Oh, and I had food poisoning/insane stomach issues on Wednesday which made me feel like I was dying of a heart attack - NOT FUN! So, I was so excited for the potential of a baby on Friday and now it's Saturday and I sit here feeling pretty good physically (been out taking LOOONG walks with the dog for 3 days now) but emotionally a little sad. Anyone else overdue now? How are you feeling???

I don't want to be ridiculously dramatic but it's surprisingly sad to be on this side of 40 weeks. I guess it's also nice because I'm on maternity leave now so I technically can just sit back and relax. I think it's the unknown and "no-man's-land" sensation... I have a check-up on Monday so hopefully they'll tell me he's doing alright. I'd like to avoid induction!! Come on little guy... we're ready for you... Thanks for listening, girls!

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  • erikaautumnerikaautumn
    Yep, I'm overdue too... I was a little frustrated, but now that I'm off of work (last day was yesterday), I'm actually enjoying the little extra time I've been given!  They'll induce me next Wednesday if he hasn't come by then.  Hang in there!
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  • mrswright2006mrswright2006 member

    I have a few weeks left in this pregnancy, but with my last, I was 4 days overdue when my water broke, so they induced me.  My due date and the day after were torture, but it got a bit easier after that, mentally.  It is really hard to get past the idea that your child should be here by X date.  Plus, I had everyone under the sun calling me to check in on me, which bugged me to no end. 

    Just relax and spend a few days basking in quiet time, because it gets busy fast after LO arrives!

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  • evoy22evoy22
    I totally feel ya!  Thursday was our "guess date" and while I'm not surprised she's not here yet--I AM SO READY!  My feet are swelling so bad and I'm getting increasingly uncomfortable.  Despite my discomfort I am trying to stay positive and just really want a healthy baby at this point.  My doctor will induce me on Thursday (saying a C/S is likely) so, we'll be meeting her in 5 days or less!!  Good luck to everyone else who is still waiting to meet their little ones!
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  • kare81bearkare81bear

    Passed my due date yesterday just as I predicted.  I'm appreciative that I still feel good, but hopeful that she'll make her appearance on her own in the near future so I don't have to induce (or even talk about it at my appt on Tuesday). 

    On the plus side it's way more entertaining when people ask when you're due and you say yesterday Wink

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  • MarchABCMarchABC member
    imagemrswright2006:

    Plus, I had everyone under the sun calling me to check in on me, which bugged me to no end. 

    LOL! This has happened for the last several days. There was even a rumor around work that I was going into labor which sent everyone into a tizzy so I think that has put a little extra pressure on. Thanks for the positive thoughts, though. Time to sit back and enjoy!

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  • MarchABCMarchABC member

    imagekare81bear:
    On the plus side it's way more entertaining when people ask when you're due and you say yesterday Wink

    This is so true!! Smile People seem to think that means you're going to have the baby right in front of them when you say that!

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  • missjackson7786missjackson7786
    I'm 3 days overdue.  I am ready.  I asked my husband what he wanted to do today and his response was have a baby.  I said me too.
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  • Nyki06Wed43530Nyki06Wed43530
    Supposed to be February momma here feeling your pain! 
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  • veggybuggveggybugg member
    One of my friends who is a Feb momma has been overdue by 2 weeks with each of her boys.   I tried to be really good and not bug her  Wink knowing how annoyed I'll be if I go past my due date.
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  • StellarStina26StellarStina26

    This is getting old fast.  And my due date is today.  So many texts and calls today... leave me alone!!!  Like I don't feel anxious enough waiting myself?  I have the LO inside me!

    On the other hand, my boyfriend wants me to wait until Monday because he doesn't want to spend his weekend off in the hospital... so helpful. 

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  • jessicadwjessicadw

    I'm due today, but I've only been 1cm with a thick cervix for a month, so it's no surprise I'm still pregnant.  I haven't had any contractions either and since I'm not progressing my doctor wants to see me on Monday for an u/s just to take a look and make sure all is well.

    EVERYONE has called or texted today asking if I'm in labor or if I "feel like" I might go into labor today.  LOL.  I did lose a big part of my MP, but didn't tell anyone except DH because I didn't want anyone to get their hopes up and think that it actually means something. 

    Labor dust for everyone!

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