STM - Did you deliver early or late?

sdemilio1231 · January 2013

Hello! So I'm just curious, I've heard that FTM's usually go past their due dates, then I've heard from others that they go early! I know it isn't something you can predict (unless you have a scheduled c-section) but just out of curiosity, how many of you went late, and how many went early, if you don't mind sharing.

Juelsr · January 2013

If I knew how to do a clicky poll, I would put one in for you. I was 1.5 weeks late... sdcheduled to be induced that evening, but DS showed up early in the morning. While he took his own sweet time deciding to make an appearance, once he did, I had three hours of labor and 1-2 pushes (nurse had me stop during the first push so the dr could get in the room).

MrsWindyCity · January 2013

3 days late

But IMO, that was the due date I had in my head, because I was charting and I knew my luteal phase was 3 days longer than average (OB's office used LMP for my due date).

SarahRae85 · January 2013

10 days early with my first.

However, it's possible this was due to excess stress on my system from severe indigestion that my bum of a doctor ignored and told me "just take Tums" when I complained (about throwing up acid every night no matter what I ate or even if I ate, and losing 4lbs in a week at 37 weeks. Ahem, anyway...)

chicky1231 · January 2013

3 weeks early but I had pre term labor and a short cervix

msf11 · January 2013

3 weeks early

shibby00 · January 2013

1 day late. I cried all day on my due date, convinced I would be pregnant forever.

jen1022l · January 2013

I was 10 days over due. went into labor hours before my scheduled induction

DanandVan · January 2013

11 days late with my 1st, and it was horrible. On my due date, I had gained 30 lbs exactly and had NO stretch marks. Flash forward 11 miserable days and I had gained an extra 20 lbs of water weight and had stretch marks everywhere...

I was induced 4 days early due to high blood pressure with #2 and it was a much better experience!

GeekyGirl79 · January 2013

DanandVan:
11 days late with my 1st, and it was horrible. On my due date, I had gained 30 lbs exactly and had NO stretch marks. Flash forward 11 miserable days and I had gained an extra 20 lbs of water weight and had stretch marks everywhere...

Oh no! I'm so glad that your second pregnancy was a better experience!

I have three different due dates, never got an early ultrasound that would be reliable enough for dating, and never had regular cycles before. So I'm claiming roughly five weeks of potential "due dates" just to keep my expectations low... :-)

Mrs MoJoRisin · January 2013

Went into labor on my due date.

Elocin · January 2013

I was induced at 39 weeks because of pre-existing HBP & early insulin dependent GD.

Angela814 · January 2013

DD1 was 10 days late and ended up being born via c/s after failure to progress.

DD2 was going to be an attempted VBAC as long as I went into labor before my due date. She was born via RCS at 2 days late.

jmayamama · January 2013

2.5 weeks early but also had ptl and a short cervix

LeLe25 · January 2013

My water broke 6 days early with my first.

Ash&Vic · January 2013

8 days early.

doremi29 · January 2013

Laboring on my due date, had him the next day.

MSW_721 · January 2013

I gave birth at 38 weeks and 6 days.

jgoetz1 · January 2013

I delivered on my due date for DD.

melaniedel · January 2013

He came 5 days late.

sucrets4 · January 2013

I was just over 6 weeks early due to pPROM and then going into labor. I would love to be late this time!

Summerbaby · January 2013

One day early, my watrer broke in the middle of the night

meglew · January 2013

Induced at 39w and she was born the next day. That was a really long 18 hours.

epona3 · January 2013

I delivered at 40 w 4 d.

oliversmom03 · January 2013

Here are the due dates of my little one's and when they actually came.

Oliver July 18th DD, born June 27th

Simone November 11th DD, born October 23rd

Francesca April 18th DD, born April 3rd

All babies were born over 6 pounds and healthy. Frankie had a heart issue, but that was obviously not bc of her being born when she was.

gfam23 · January 2013

7 weeks early, no reason that anyone could find... I lost my mucus plug and my water broke. She came the day of my (scheduled) 1st shower - she didn't want to miss a party in her honor!