Waiting Game - what are you doing to keep your mind busy?

christinbeatrice · January 2012

Signs & Symptoms of labor is all I can think about!

I know I have time until my little man will be here, but that is what worries me, because is this how nuts I'm going to be all month?

(I'm actually a Feb momma, Feb 2 - but I feel like I can get more insight here)

What are you guys doing to keep you minds busy?

I'm exactly 1 month out & today has been the hardest day to keep occupied...!

lovemylife707 · January 2012

I go back to work tomorrow, which I really don't want to do... but I am hoping it will get my mind off of labor & delivery. I want my son here SO bad. It is all that I have been thinking about. I've been having contractions since Friday, but nothing that they would admit me for. Already 2 cm & 50%, I'm hoping for any day now!

Good luck to you!

talitha712 · January 2012

I'm finishing up washing our cloth diaper stash. DH and I have been going out to eat and just hanging out with each other (watching movies, playing games). I'm on break until next week, and really hoping LO makes his/her arrival before next Monday. I've been having contractions off and on the last 3 days but nothing consistent enough to call the doctor. It's harder waiting knowing that I'm 3cm dilated and 80% effaced. While I'm glad my body is progressing, it was almost easier not knowing! Now I feel like I'm building myself up for LO to come any day when in reality it could still be another week or two.

A S-ski · January 2012

I wish I knew. I'm in hell. I'm 4cm and 80%. I've been having contractions since Friday morning and even got monitored by L&D for a few hours. This sucks. I didn't go through any of this with DS. I was only 2cm and 50% at 38w6d so they let me come in and be induced 2 days later. I never had to deal with the false alarms and prolonged early labor last time. It is the worst and is making me crazy.

AfterAll · January 2012

I am due in 3 days. My mother is here and I have my son to take care of. I am just finishing up projects in the nursery and around the house. I don't actually think I am going to go into labor, so I am hoping I get some news at my appt. tomorrow.

megaloo27 · January 2012

Pinterest has been distracting me a little. I was given some plain onesies so I'm looking up cute ways to decorate them. I also made a little stuffed elephant, and plan on making a giraffe. I went for a walk. Basically trying to keep myself busy to keep from going crazy.

lovemylife707 · January 2012

ooo!! I forgot about Pinterest!

Thanks for the reminder!!

SoonToBeMsP · January 2012

I'm not really antsy for her to come quite yet, so I've been living life normally. Running errands, doing last minute setups for her goodies/clothes, walks with the dogs, seeing family, etc.

AugustSkye · January 2012

I take lots of long baths. I like to read, and I have found that the combination of a warm bath and a book, on top of the relaxation that comes along with a good soak in the tub, can work wonders for a pregnant lady! Plus, time flies when I'm in the bath.

I sleep. A LOT. I have been exhausted lately!

I am a clean freak, so I try to keep the house in order. Lately, though, it's been hard to do much that involves standing because my ankles swell and get itchy.

When I know we have somewhere to go, regardless of where it may be, I get myself fully ready and do my hair and makeup. It kills time, plus I feel better about my appearance for the rest of the day.

I bought a book of word finds yesterday. I forgot how mind-numbing they can be! I have done so many since then.

I try to talk my husband into taking me places. Partly because I get bored sitting at home, and partly because I know we won't be able to go out spontaneously anymore once LO is here.

Aaaand finally, I do lots and lots of online shopping. I'm constantly hunting for good deals, and I've managed to get some freakin' sweet bargains on baby clothes!

DEBBIE33CASEY · January 2012

projects! projects! projects!

For the first time in my life i'm making daily lists of things to do. It does NOT matter if i get everything on the list done. The point is that I have somewhere to focus my energy when I'm feeling cuckoo.

Today I even started on DS's photocard birth announcements. i didn't get far b/c he's not born and we haven't decided on a name....BUT it gave me something to think about, designs to look through for 20mns or so.

I might run out to Target in a little bit to get replacement bits for my old PISA, since I'll need to update it. I need to get some sticky dots for finally putting pics up on the walls in DS/DD's rooms and maybe some command hooks for our new bedroom.

I think I will get started on those now One can only take so many naps and i've had one already today good luck!!!

jasieandry · January 2012

I'm with you. The waiting game is driving me CRAZY. Its very very frustrating. I had somewhat regular contractions on new years and everyone got all excited ....aaaaaand then it stopped. So now my mind is completely on labor even though it very well could be a couple weeks before she makes her grand entrance. It doesnt help that my family is visiting and everyone is calling and texting asking how I feel and if theres been any progress. I hate feeling like everyone is watching me and waiting. Very unnerving. Not used to being the center of attention. To keep busy I've been crocheting a lot and I think I'll start on sewing next but yes, the waiting game is terrible.