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December 2011 Moms
Antsy... wrong decision?? 2011 vs 2012!! other dec 31 mamas?
So i thought i was in labour.. 15 hrs of contractions yest then they stopped.
Went for my appt today, I am 39 w 4 days. Have not had an internal yet so dr said she would do one if i wanted. It was mostly painless, I am 1-2 cm dilated and 50% effaced, baby is 'low'. So at least i know that maybe all those contractions did something.
She said she would sweep my membranes if i wanted, but i declined. based on- i am scared of it breaking my water and then having to go in/ be induced (i know it isnt super common but its a risk you take) and... i cant decide whether to hope for a 2011 or 2012 baby! My mom is flying in on new years eve, so then she will be here for the birth if i hold out.. but i am so impatient and just want this baby to come... but then do i want him/her to be the youngest in teh class? (here the cut off for the school year is dec 31). and i feel like it is such a big deal, whether your birthday is dec 29, 30, 31 or into january..... big difference???
anyway now i half wish i had gotten her to do the sweep-- cause i think she could have easily done it and who knows if it would have worked anyway.... and now i probably wont have a 2011 baby-- and i dont know if i even want my mom there for the birth, i was half hoping we would be home from the hospital by then. .... plus now that christmas is over everyone is asking about the baby...
HELP!! reassurance/ advice/ experiences.... i am such an antsy basketcase!!
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Re: Antsy... wrong decision?? 2011 vs 2012!! other dec 31 mamas?
I am in the same boat as you. I am due on the 30th of December and am thinking I might forgot the membrane sweep if offered at my appt on the 30th.. I think if I make it to that point I'd rather it be January and not New Years eve haha.. Of course I don't have a choice.. he's going to come when he wants! I've never had an internal so I have zero idea about how dilated or effaced I am.
About the school thing.. I think the difference is evident early on but they seem to be on an even playing field in school. I teach grade 5/6 french immersion (Canada) and I haven't noticed any correlation between academic achievement and birth month...(not that I'm an expert or know any stats). When it comes time to enrol in school are you able to hold back a year?
I wouldn't second guess your decision.. Who knows if it would have even worked. I get the excitement part.. I am unbelievably uncomfortable and ready to meet my little guy too! They will be here before we know it!