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The wondering is exhausting!

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in June 2012 Moms

I'm getting exhausted from wondering if every pain I feel is a contraction, or if I'm about to go into labor, or when LO is finally going to be here!  At my 38 week appt. I was 2cm and 50%...I was excited for progress but definitely didn't get my hopes up because I know women can walk around forever at 2cm.  At my 39 week appt. I was 4cm and 75%....yay more progress!  And my OB doc made the mistake of telling me that he "knew" I wouldn't make it another week, definitely not to my due date (6/12).  So now every twinge or backache has me thinking...is this it??  I'm a FTM and even though I've obviously been having "real" contractions (because I'm at 4cm), I haven't really noticed them.  Except last night I finally noticed I had some cramping...that went away...and then came back....went away.  So finally I thought "Heck yes, these are timeable contactions I think!"  So I got out my phone and started trying to time them, but after about an hour they just went away, ugh.

 I can't stand the waiting!  Is anyone else just incredibly tired of the not knowing???  At this point I think it's wearing me down more than the sleep deprivation.  Any suggestions for how to get my mind off things??  Maybe stop reading bump posts :)! 

 Off to do more jumping jacks and eat some pineapple!

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  • GeekFantasyGeekFantasy member
    Definitely hear you on that.  As my due date approaches I keep thinking everything "might be it".  I got checked finally today and was only 1cm, 50% effaced but soft, and baby was at -1 station so at least there's SOMETHING going on.  That said, no suggestions for getting your mind off it.  I think it's going to be pretty hard to focus on much else from here on out!
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  • jeffnstefjeffnstef member
    the waiting is exhausting. when I started having some "regular" contractions every 15 minutes or so, the doctor promised it would be several more days. Lydia arrived the next evening, so the doctors don't always know. :) Take care of yourself and get tons of rest.
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  • octwed07octwed07
    I can relate, but i guess the not knowing is part of the mysteries of childbirth (i guess unless you have a scheduled c-section/induction).  Just know that it will come out eventually :)
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  • gatsbygirlgatsbygirl member
    I can totally relate. I went overdue with my first and was really hoping I'd be a little earlier this time, but nope, he's not budging yet. I'm on maternity leave now (yay!) so I'm just trying to stay busy getting stuff done around the house and taking lots of relaxing breaks. I'm not sleeping much at all at night, so even 30 minutes to sit down and close my eyes during the day helps. On the upside, at least my house is really clean. :)
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  • venussapphirevenussapphire member
    I'm with  you. I'm questioning everything and its exhausting. I know I still have a week until i'm due, but i really want to meet my baby. plus the sooner he or she gets here the more time i can spend with it
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  • emberlee3emberlee3 member

    I am with you!

    I had 2 weeks of "prodromal" labor before true labor started with DS.  It was mental and physical torture, until I started drugging myself with benadryl and tylenol so I could sleep.

    I started having contractions last Friday night, but I'm still not in labor.  This time, I'm hoping NOT to go into labor because my baby is breech and if I can make it until 6/12, I am scheduled for external version and induction.  I have resorted to benadryl at bedtime again.

     

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  • amberlynnr7amberlynnr7 member
    Waiting around & not knowing sucks. It's the worst part of this whole thing. I just wish I knew WHEN!
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